Works partner like Honda a must with Aston Martin 'building a team to win in F1'

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR23 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Aston Martin say signing a works partner like Honda to create a bespoke power unit for their chassis from 2026 onwards is crucial if they are to become regular championship contenders.

On Wednesday, billionaire Lawrence Stroll was in Tokyo alongside Honda’s senior leadership to announce his Aston Martin team will run Honda power from 2026.

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Works partner like Honda a must with Aston Martin 'building a team to win in F1'

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