2026 Aston Martin F1 Team fully unveils AMR26 Riveri with Honda unit inserted

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The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team (AMAF1) opened its prelude to the 2026 season. AMAF1 drew the attention of motorsports fans around the world by unveiling the new race car AMR26's Delivery (vehicle painting and exterior design) at the "AMR Technology Campus," a new base in Silverstone, England, on February 9 local time.

There are two main reasons why this disclosure is more than just a new car announcement. The first is that Adrian Newy, dubbed the "F1 design legend," led the overall design for the first time since joining AMAF1, and the second is that Honda, Japan's pride, has entered a full-fledged cooperation system by supplying engines (power units, PUs) as a Works partner.

Adrian Newway, who is in charge of managing technical partner and team representative, is ready to prove his genius once again through this AMR26. 2026 is a very unusual year in Formula One's history when regulations for the chassis (body) and power unit change at the same time. In such a cataclysmic period, Newy's role is absolute in that the team's ranking can be completely reversed depending on the designer's capabilities.

CEO Newy said, "2026 is a rare time when chassis and PU rules change at the same time," citing "the completeness of the entire package" as the core philosophy of AMR26 development. He said he wasn't just obsessed with top speed, but focused on establishing solid basic performance for the vehicle, development potential that will continue throughout the future season and, most importantly, driving stability that allows drivers to consistently bring out maximum performance every game.

"Work's Partnership" With Honda... New heart 'RA626H' on board

Inside the AMR26, the next-generation power unit "RA626H" developed by Honda Racing (HRC) will be installed. Beyond a simple customer-supply relationship, Honda and AMAF1 have formed a "Work's Partner" relationship that works closely to ensure optimal harmony between the engine and the body from the machine design stage.

In the announcement, HRC President Yasuharu Watanabe stressed, "We have been developing RA626H by combining all of Honda's technology for the 2026 season when everything is new." Honda has signaled a strong commitment to retake the top spot in the world under new technology regulations, along with AMAF1, leaving behind its past glory.

Australia's opening match on March 8 after Bahrain Test

AMAF1 and Honda are now on track for action. They will conduct large-scale official tests in Bahrain for a total of six days from February 11 to 13 and February 18 to 20. This test period is the only opportunity to finally check the compatibility between AMR26 and RA626H, which were manufactured in accordance with the new regulations, and to complete the actual setting through data analysis.

After all the preparations, AMAF1 will kick off its 2026 season long journey at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The world's attention is going beyond Silverstone to the Albert Park circuit as to how "AMR26," which combines Adrian Newway's design aesthetics and Honda's engine technology, will reorganize F1's ecosystem.

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