Currently, Aston Martin is one of three customers of Mercedes on the grid, so it already has access to the Silver Arrows’ wealth of expertise and recent championship-winning experience. However, if the team decides to forge its own path, Honda could be the perfect solution.
With Honda’s entry onto the 2026 grid as a power unit supplier and the Ford tie-in with Red Bull set to take effect when the new power unit regulations come into play, Honda is in need of a partner team. The partnership with Aston Martin could provide the Japanese manufacturer with a well-established team to work with, as well as the potential to develop an exclusive engine deal in the future. It remains to be seen whether Aston Martin will choose to pursue this avenue, but it certainly makes sense on paper.
Number 2. McLaren
McLaren’s current partnership with Mercedes will last until at least 2024. While the team may not reach the level of dominance they had in the mid-2010s, the progress Honda has made over time could lead McLaren to reconsider their options if an offer comes their way.
