Aston Martin AMR26
2026 Formula One car
The Aston Martin AMR26 is a Formula One car designed and built by Aston Martin to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is the sixth Formula One car entered by Aston Martin since rejoining the sport in 2021 and the first designed by Adrian Newey. It is currently being driven by two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll, in their fourth and sixth season with Aston Martin, respectively.
Background
Development
Significant changes to the technical regulations were introduced for 2026, affecting both the chassis and engine. Therefore, the AMR26 features significant changes from its predecessor, the AMR25.
Engine
The AMR26 is powered by the Honda RA626H power unit, Honda's first since the manufacturer's return to the sport as a fully fledged engine builder in 2026 and the first in an Aston Martin. The AMR26 is the first Silverstone-built Formula One car to utilise a power unit from a Japanese manufacturer since the customer Toyota-engined Midland M16 in 2006 as well as the first one with a Honda power unit since the Jordan EJ12 in 2002. It is also the first Aston Martin to be designed by Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile following their departures from Red Bull Racing and Ferrari, respectively. The AMR26 is also the first Formula One car to utilise works Honda engines since the Red Bull Racing RB16B and Scuderia AlphaTauri AT02 in the 2021 season, also the first Silverstone-built car to utilise an engine supplier other than Mercedes since the Ferrari-powered Force India VJM01 in the 2008 season and also the first-Honda powered Formula One car to utilize a fuel and lubricant supplier other than ExxonMobil since the McLaren MCL32 in the 2017 season when it used BP fuel and Castrol lubricant products due to Aston Martin's existing partnerships with Aramco and Valvoline. The AMR26, and by extension the RA626H, debuted on track at a private pre-season shakedown at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 27 January.
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