Ahead of the start of the 2026 FIA*1 Formula One World Championship (F1TM) season, Honda works partner Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team (AMAF1), has unveiled the livery for its new F1 machine, the AMR26. Powered by the Honda F1 power unit, the RA626H, the AMR26 will take on the challenge of F1, the pinnacle of automobile racing.

The AMR26 is the first F1 machine designed for the team by Adrian Newey, AMAF1 Managing Technical Partner and Team Principal, and it is being developed at the AMR Technology Campus, at AMAF1 headquarters in Silverstone, the U.K.

Together with AMAF1, Honda will conduct pre-season testing in Bahrain for a total of six days, — February 11-13 and 18-20 — and make necessary adjustments before taking on the season-opening race at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Comments by Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner and Team Principal, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team

“2026 is a rare moment in Formula One because, for the first time, the chassis and power unit regulations have changed together. With brand-new regulations, the best philosophy is never immediately obvious, and your understanding evolves as the car develops. With the AMR26 we’ve taken a holistic approach: it’s not about one standout component, but how the full package works together. The focus has been on strong fundamentals, development potential, and a car that Lance and Fernando can extract performance from consistently.”

Comments by Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC)

“Getting ready for the start of the 2026 F1 season where we will compete with a completely new chassis and power unit, Honda/HRC has been developing the RA626H, the new power unit which will power the AMR26, the new machine of our works partner, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. As one united team with AMAF1, we are delighted to take this first step into a highly demanding, yet most exciting challenge in the world of motorsport.”

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team drivers




No.
Driver
Age
Nationality
Best F1 result in 2025




14
Fernando Alonso
44
Spain
10th


18
Lance Stroll
27
Canada
16th


＜For reference＞2026 F1 race calendar




Round
Race date
Grand Prix*
Location
Race start time


Local time
Japan time




Round 1
March 8
Australia
Melbourne
15:00
13:00


Round 2
March 15
China
Shanghai
15:00
16:00


Round 3
March 29
Japan
Suzuka
14:00
14:00


Round 4
April 12
Bahrain
Sakhir
18:00
00:00 (Apr.13)


Round 5
April 19
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah
20:00
02:00 (Apr.20)


Round 6
May 3
Miami
Miami
16:00
05:00 (May 4)


Round 7
May 24
Canada
Montreal
16:00
05:00 (May 25)


Round 8
June 7
Monaco
Monaco
15:00
22:00


Round 9
June 14
Barcelona-Catalunya
Barcelona
15:00
22:00


Round 10
June 28
Austria
Spielberg
15:00
22:00


Round 11
July 5
Great Britain
Silverstone
15:00
23:00


Round 12
July 19
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps
15:00
22:00


Round 13
July 26
Hungary
Budapest
15:00
22:00


Round 14
August 23
Netherlands
Zandvoort
15:00
22:00


Round 15
September 6
Italy
Monza
15:00
22:00


Round 16
September 13
Spain
Madrid
15:00
22:00


Round 17
September 26
Azerbaijan
Baku
15:00
20:00


Round 18
October 11
Singapore
Singapore
20:00
21:00


Round 19
October 25
United States
Austin
15:00
05:00 (Oct. 26)


Round 20
November 1
Mexico
Mexico City
14:00
05:00 (Nov. 2)


Round 21
November 8
Brazil
São Paulo
14:00
02:00 (Nov. 9)


Round 22
November 21
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
20:00
13:00 (Nov. 22)


Round 23
November 29
Qatar
Lusail
19:00
01:00 (Nov. 30)


Round 24
December 6
Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
17:00
22:00

*1 Fédération Internationale de lʼAutomobile

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