F1: Honda give timeline on season-defining engine upgrade

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-19T04:39:04+00:00

Honda Racing's Koji Watanabe announced successful engine upgrades aimed at reducing vibrations in the battery and motor. These improvements will debut at the Japanese GP, enhancing Aston Martin's competitiveness and optimizing engine performance.

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2026-03-19 04:39:04

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Honda Racing President Koji Watanabe has provided an update on the an engine upgrade, confirming that new measures to reduce vibrations in the battery and motor have been implemented and confirmed effective. These reinforcements are expected to arrive for the Japanese GP, allowing Aston Martin to properly utilize the power unit and potentially become more competitive. The team hopes these upgrades will resolve current issues that prevent the engine’s full potential from being realized.

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