Back on Track: Honda to Return to F1 Racing in 2026

Three years after announcing it was leaving Formula One to focus on next-generation automotive technology, Honda has reversed course by announcing it is partnering with Aston Martin for the 2026 season, which will see a slew of new engine regulations come into force aimed at reaching net-zero carbon emissions. Honda Racing President Watanabe Kōji on the decision to return to F1.

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