This is what a 2026 Formula 1 power unit will sound like!

Honda Racing has shared what its 2026 power unit will sound like on social media.

The 2026 regulation change will see a complete overhaul of the rules, including the power units and the chassis as well.

After leaving its collaboration with Red Bull Racing, the Japanese manufacturer will continue its partnership with Aston Martin the following season F1 season. The Austrian brand, will now work on an in-house engine in collaboration with Ford.

Find out what Honda's 2026 power unit will sound like below!

Honda posts 'soundtrack' for 2026

Recent changes within Aston Martin

Ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, it was confirmed by the Silverstone-based team that Adrian Newey will continue as team boss, while Andy Cowell will become the team's Chief Strategy Officer.

Speaking in Aston Martin's Undercut series, Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe said of working with engine guru Cowell: "We have a very good relationship – Andy is someone I can call anytime and talk through whatever we're doing in Silverstone or Sakura.

Andy Cowell - Photo: Race Pictures

"Developing and supplying the power unit is entirely the responsibility of HRC, but of course, it is very useful that Andy is well aware of the challenges presented by developing power units and how sensitive and delicate these modern systems are. My respect for him and his achievements in the sport is very high.

"We have a lot of discussions, and whenever we’re setting goals for the power unit, naturally, he sets us some very ambitious targets, but it’s very helpful to have a senior member of Aston Martin Aramco’s leadership who is also an expert in power unit development. There has to be harmony between the chassis and power unit sides of the project, and Andy's role enables that."

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