2023-05-31 09:09:51
The Aston Martin F1 team’s 2026 engine deal with Honda has once once more raised questions regarding whether the F1 team can only succeed as a ‘works’. The signing of a works engine deal with Honda for 2026 represents an important step for Aston Martin, which aims to be in regular championship contention.
The new power unit regulations to be introduced in 2026 will put more emphasis on MGU-K as MGU-H is phased out and will introduce fully sustainable fuels. The grid will also feature works teams from six automakers, including Audi in partnership with Sauber and Red Bull Powertrains in partnership with Ford. Mercedes-Benz Ferrari Audi/Sauber Alpine/Renault, Red Bull/Ford Aston Martin Honda In the current pecking order, the merits of becoming a works system are clear, but Gunther Steiner, the representative of the Haas F1 team believes that customer teams can also be successful. “What engine does Aston Martin have? Mercedes. Where are Aston Martins? Right now they are in front of Mercedes,” Steiner told the media. “You think it will change the future, but on the other hand you always have to live with the reality,” he said. Gunther Steiner ‘Uncertainty regarding power units in 2026 will shake the competition’ Gunther Steiner will shake the standings as it is unclear how competitive powertrains will be in 2026 I think it will be “There will be six engine manufacturers in 2026 and two or three might do a worse job. But if you’re in the right manufacturer, you’re ahead of the rest. will,” Steiner added. “So being a customer also has its advantages. If you build your own engine and it’s not good, what have you accomplished? So I think it’s all open.” No, I can imagine a lot of scenarios that might happen, but at the moment the fact is that the customer team is winning the works team, which by the way is not bad either!”
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