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Honda Ends Red Bull Powertrains Support After Abu Dhabi, Setting Up 2026 F1 Realignment

Honda closes an eight-year chapter, signaling a shift toward new 2026 power-unit rules.

Overview

  • Honda confirmed its technical support for Red Bull Powertrains concluded at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, 2025.
  • HRC president Koji Watanabe issued a farewell message praising the collaboration and its role in Red Bull’s victories and titles.
  • The support phase aligned with a dominant run for Red Bull, including 21 wins from 22 races and back-to-back double titles in 2023, followed by Max Verstappen’s fourth crown in 2024.
  • Under the 2026 regulations, Honda is set to partner with Aston Martin, while Red Bull plans to run an in-house power unit developed with Ford.
  • Honda says it will leverage F1-derived expertise to strengthen its broader motorsport programs and advance technology development.