The Honda Racing Corporation have announced they have set up a new base in the UK as preparations for their return to F1 as Aston Martin’s engine supplier get underway.

Honda will officially return to F1 as a power unit supplier from 2026 - when the new engine ꦰregulations are introduced - with Aston Martin.

The Japanese manufacturer have been Red Bull’s engine supplier since 2019, with their progress over the years integral to 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen’s maiden title success in 2021.

However, Hond🧸a decided to leave F1 shortly before Verstappen’s first title wi🍌n and his subsequent dominance before announcing their return for the new regulations.

Red Bull and RB have continued to run thei🍃r engines albeit rebranded as Honda RBPT.

With preparations underway ahead of 2026, Honda have established 🍃a new subsidiary - HRC UK.

They confirmed the new company will “following the establishment of the new company in the UK, HRC will start the recruitment of engineers, technician😼s and staff members for the new company from Spring 2024.”

In a statement they wrote: “Honda Racing Corporation has established a new subsidiary, Honda Racing Corporation UK Ltd. (HRC UK) in the🍌 UK.

“This new company has been founded to primaril෴y perform post-race maintenance and preparation tasks on the Honda built F1 power units (PUs), whilst also operating as a l𒆙ogistics operation for the European region.

“The establishment of HRC UK will further enhance the effectiveness of Honda’s PU operations, in support of the partnership with As🐈ton Martin Aramco Formula One® Team. In May 2023, Honda and Aston Martin F1 jointly announced 🌠they will enter into works partnership so that Honda will supply its F1 PUs compliant with the new F1 regulations which will take effect in the 2026 season.

“Following the establishment of the new company in the UK, HRC will start the recruitment of engineers, technicians a💙nd staff members for 🔯the new company from Spring 2024.”