Introducing the RA626H.
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Honda have officially lifted the curtain on their next-generation Formula 1 power unit, marking a significant milestone in their forthcoming partnership with Aston Martin ahead of the 2026 season. The Japanese manufacturer unveiled the RA626H engine during a launch event in Tokyo, confirming their return to the sport as a full works supplier.
The reveal included the introduction of Honda’s new ‘H mark’ logo, symbolising a fresh era for the brand in Formula 1. While only limited images of the power unit were released, the presentation carried strong symbolic weight, underlining Honda’s renewed commitment to competing at the highest level of motorsport.
Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll welcomed the development but remained realistic about the road ahead, acknowledging that progress in Formula 1 is rarely straightforward. “Our journey won’t always be easy and challenges inevitably lie ahead,” he said. Nevertheless, Stroll emphasised his confidence in the partnership, adding that the team have “tremendous faith in Honda’s power unit and the engineers behind it”.
The RA626H project represents Honda’s most advanced power unit concept to date, developed in line with Formula 1’s revised 2026 regulations, which place greater emphasis on electrical power, efficiency and sustainability. For Aston Martin, the partnership offers a strategic opportunity to align with a manufacturer that has already proven its ability to deliver championship-winning technology in the hybrid era.
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali described Honda’s return as an “exciting moment for the sport”, reinforcing the sense that the new collaboration could become one of the defining technical stories of the next regulation cycle.
For Aston Martin, the long-term ambition is clear: to transform consistent competitiveness into genuine title contention. While Stroll admitted that success will not come instantly, he highlighted that “winning is what drives both companies forward”, pointing to shared values between the Silverstone-based team and the Japanese engine supplier.
As preparations continue behind the scenes, the unveiling of the RA626H engine signals the first tangible step in what both sides hope will be a highly successful partnership. With the countdown to 2026 now firmly underway, expectations are building that Aston Martin and Honda could emerge as a major force in Formula 1’s next chapter.
