Honda among six F1 engine manufacturers for 2026-30

The Japanese carmaker officially withdrew from Formula One after powering Max Verstappen (25) to his maiden world championship with Red Bull in 2021 but has continued to provide engines under a technical support deal that runs to 2025.

Red Bull has set up its own powertrains company to provide engines in the post-Honda era and will be partnered by Ford from 2026, meaning Honda will have to find a new team partner.

The FIA said in a statement that Renault-owned Alpine Racing, Audi, Ferrari, Honda Racing Corporation, Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains and Red Bull Ford had all registered to supply the next generation of engines.

Formula One currently has four suppliers.

Audi is taking over Swiss-based Sauber, who currently compete as Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo, and entering a factory team from 2026.

Ferrari also supplies its own team and Haas, while Mercedes provides engines to Aston Martin, Williams and McLaren in addition to the works outfit.