Six engine manufacturers confirmed for the 2026-30 period

Six engine manufacturers, including Honda, have signed up for the 2026 Formula One season, which will see new engine regulations, according to a list published by the International Automobile Federation on Friday, shortly after the announcement of Ford’s return. in F1 with Red Bull.

“The FIA ​​confirms that six manufacturers have signed up as power unit suppliers for the 2026 to 2030 season of the Formula One World Championship,” it said in a statement.

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In addition to Ford, it was confirmed on Friday that another big name in the automotive industry, German Audi, is expected to make its Alfa Romeo-related debut.

Ferrari, Mercedes and Alpine, three of the current four engine manufacturers in the championship, will also be present at the start of the 2026 season, which will see the arrival of new hybrid engines, with a higher proportion of electric ones. Today, Mercedes not only powers its own cars, but also Aston Martin, Williams and McLaren, Ferrari also equips Haas and Alfa Romeo and Alpine in its two cars.

The last name to be announced is Honda, which powers Red Bull, and its little sister team AlphaTauri, until 2021.

Although Red Bull and AlphaTauri now have in-house developed and developed powertrains, through Red Bull Powertrains, both teams continue to benefit from Honda’s technical assistance in engine development to by the end of 2025, before the Ford deal takes effect. in effect. .

There is talk that Honda could partner with an existing team, or a new one to continue in F1, as the FIA ​​has launched a call for bids for new teams to potentially increase the number of teams. on the grid. the current ten.

“This is a testament to the strength of the championship and the strength of the technical regulations developed by the FIA ​​in close collaboration with Formula One and the powertrain manufacturers,” said International Automobile Federation President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.