Honda is having trouble developing a motor for 2026

      In 2026, Formula 1 will move to a new technical regulation, which will affect not only the appearance of cars, but also affect the engines. New power units will become highly efficient, the batteries of their hybrid part will be almost three times more efficient, and the generated power will be more evenly distributed between the internal combustion engine and electric systems. Adrian Newey has already predicted that from 2026 will begin a new competition of motorists, and the advantage will be given to those teams, which will have the best power unit. On the car Aston Martin, which just and will have to design Newey, will stand Honda engines. President of Honda Racing Corporation Koji Watanabe said that the engineers have already had problems with the development of the power unit for 2026. Koji Watanabe: "We have problems, but we are trying our best to achieve results next year. The problem is that everything is new. The new 355kW motor is very compact, the battery has to become lighter, so it's not easy to develop. In general, the powertrain will become more compact, but it has to have a lot of power. The project is very complex, but we are doing our best."