The transformation of Aston Martin continues apace, with the announcement that from 2026 it partners up with Honda as the Japanese company has officially U-turned on its 2021 decision to leave Formula 1.
They have found each other at the perfect time. It moves Aston into the big league with its own automotive power unit partner just as it has established its very real credentials as a team capable of fighting at the front. This year’s car is probably only second to Red Bull despite its current customer team status. But a customer team probably isn’t ever