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Honda replaces F1 power unit boss in organisation shuffle
The Japanese manufacturer said the planned transition will help accelerate power unit development and transfer technical expertise to younger engineers.
- On Monday, Honda Racing Corporation announced a leadership restructure for its Formula 1 power unit programme, promoting Yoichiro Fukao to Large Project Leader effective October 1st, 2026, replacing Tetsushi Kakuda.
- This reorganization comes amid a difficult 2026 season for Honda and partner Aston Martin, which sits 10th of 11 teams in the constructors' championship after failing to capitalize on new engine regulations.
- Following Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso finished 17th and Lance Stroll retired, with both drivers reporting lingering power unit driveability problems that hampered performance.
- Describing the move as a 'planned transition,' Honda aims to establish a robust development framework and capitalize on an overhauled power unit planned for 2027.
- Trackside general manager Shintaro Orihara said Honda 'observed step forward in terms of performance on our metrics,' though the improvement remains small and less than Aston Martin expected.
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Honda appoints new head of F1 engine program
Honda has announced a new head of its Formula 1 power unit project as it looks to accelerate its development with Aston Martin.The Japanese manufacturer has struggled under new regulations in 2026, having redistributed a number of personnel from its previous engine program when it originally announced it was pulling...
After a first half of the season below expectations, the Japanese brand announced that it will bring changes to the top of its Formula 1 Power Unit development program from October 1st. The World Championship returns from September 24th to 26th in Baku on Sky and streaming on NOW GP SPAIN: HIGHLIGHTS - CLASSIFICATIONS
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