Aston Martin prepares for Honda engine upgrades at Dutch Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Aston Martin anticipates significant engine upgrades from Honda for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Following a strong performance in Hungary, where updates to the chassis reduced their lap time deficit, the team is now set for an improved power unit. Honda's chief engineer Shintaro Orihara highlighted changes designed to enhance combustion and reduce friction, noting challenges presented by limited practice time during the sprint weekend. Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso expressed confidence in the team's ability to address prior performance issues, signaling optimism for continued progress throughout the season.
- •Aston Martin receives Honda power unit upgrades for Dutch Grand Prix.
- •The team improved lap times significantly in recent races.
- •Orihara details modifications to increase engine performance.
- •Alonso expresses confidence in team improvements.
- •Only one practice session available during the sprint weekend.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Honda confident over major Aston Martin upgrade for Dutch Grand Prix
- 2:33 PMRacer — Honda's new engine an 'important milestone' in Aston Martin partnership
"Anticipation is building at Aston Martin around Honda’s power unit upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Adrian Newey-led squad already madea giant leap last time out in Hungary when the legendary engineer delivered a chassis update which cut around two seconds of lap time from their deficit to the race leaders.
"Aston Martin will have use of an updated Honda power unit for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:00 PMHonda confident over major Aston Martin upgrade for Dutch Grand Prix
Anticipation is building at Aston Martin around Honda’s power unit upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Adrian Newey-led squad already madea giant leap last time out in Hungary when the legendary engineer delivered a chassis update which cut around two seconds of lap time from their deficit to the race leaders.
- RacerAug 18, 2026, 2:33 PMHonda's new engine an 'important milestone' in Aston Martin partnership
Aston Martin will have use of an updated Honda power unit for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
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