F1’s increasing popularity in North America contributed to Honda’s decision to return to the world championship, the brand has revealed.
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Articles on the 2026 Formula 1 world championship season
Honda had “harsh feedback” over its split from Red Bull. Were the critics right?
Formula 1
Posted onHonda’s CEO said the company had “harsh feedback” over its decision to split from Red Bull. Does their sudden U-turn show the critics were right all along?
Why did Honda leave F1, then return – and has it lost ground in the meantime?
2023 F1 season
Posted onWhy is Honda returning to Formula 1 a year and a half after it left, and will its brief absence hurt its chances in the 2026 development race?
Honda are open to reuniting with Alonso, 11 years after his ‘GP2 engine’ remark
2026 F1 season
Posted onHonda said they are prepared to reunite with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso after announcing a deal to supply the team’s engines from 2026.
Official: Honda to power Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team from 2026
2026 F1 season
Posted onHonda has confirmed it will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as power unit manufacturer, supplying engines to current Mercedes customer Aston Martin.
F1 extends Azerbaijan Grand Prix contract to 2026
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onThe Azerbaijan Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least the 2026 season after the series announced a contract extension with the Baku race promoters.
FIA’s ‘very little tyre degradation’ target is still too much for Michelin
2023 F1 season
Posted onMichelin have dismissed F1’s desire for tyres that “destroy themselves”, but the FIA’s invitation to tender suggests a shift in tyre philosophy may be on the way.
Audi begins F1 engine development and aims to run full hybrid unit this year
Formula 1
Posted onAudi have provided an update on the progress of their Formula 1 project at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
Pollock confirms he is planning a return to F1 with new ‘equal-gender’ team
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormer BAR Formula 1 team principal Craig Pollock has confirmed he plans to return to the sport with a new team in 2026.
New deal keeps Austrian Grand Prix on F1 calendar until 2027
2024 F1 season
Posted onThe Austrian Grand Prix’s contract to appear in the Formula 1 world championship has been renewed, keeping the race on the calendar until the 2027 season.
Why Red Bull-Ford? Why not Porsche? And what about Honda? Horner explains all
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s newly-announced deal to co-develop Formula 1 power units with Ford draws a line under months of speculation over its future plans involving three different manufacturers.
How the collaboration behind the “Red Bull-Ford” engine will work
2023 F1 season
Posted onFord’s return to Formula 1 with Red Bull has been met with great fanfare, but what will it actually mean? Ford Performance Motorsport’s global director explained.
FIA confirms Ford and Honda among six engine manufacturers signed up for 2026
2026 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed six engine manufacturers have signed up to produce power units for the forthcoming set of regulations which will arrive in 2026.
Official: Ford returning to Formula 1 with Red Bull in 2026
2026 F1 season
Posted onAmerican car maker Ford has confirmed it will return to Formula 1 in 2026.
FIA invites applications for up to two new teams to enter F1 from 2025
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has formally invited applications for up to two new teams to enter Formula 1 from 2025.
Andretti frustrated by teams’ “greedy” objections to his F1 entry plans
2026 F1 season
Posted onMichael Andretti has spoken about continued resistance against his bid to join F1 with Andretti Autosport since he revealed GM is in his entry plan
Why does an American car-making giant suddenly want to be in Formula 1?
2023 F1 season
Posted onGeneral Motors’ brands have never competed in Formula 1 before, so why has Cadillac announced plans to enter with Andretti?
More new F1 team bids expected but process will take “several months”
2023 F1 season
Posted onYesterday’s announcement from Andretti and Cadillac that they intend to submit an entry to compete in Formula 1 is expected to be the first of several.
Andretti-Cadillac announcement gets a cooler reception from F1 than FIA
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 was quick to point out it and the FIA will decide whether Andretti and Cadillac’s plans to enter the championship will go ahead.
Andretti and Cadillac announce plans to enter Formula 1
2023 F1 season
Posted onAndretti has formally announced it intends to submit an entry to compete in the Formula 1 world championship in collaboration with General Motors brand Cadillac.