With its successful partnership with Red Bull — which delivered Max Verstappen’s first world title and powered the entire ground-effect era — now at an end, the Japanese manufacturer is ready to link up with Aston Martin in what it hopes will prove to be an equally winning alliance.

The first Aston Martin–Honda car will be unveiled to the public on 9 February, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll set to take to the track for pre-season testing in Barcelona later in the month.

Speaking at the 2026 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda HRC president Koji Watanabe said: “From 2026, a new era for Honda F1 will begin with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team. At the end of this month, the first joint test will take place in Barcelona.

The teaser in question can be found from the 22:15 mark in the video below.

Honda Racing F1 confirmed on social media that the power unit will be unveiled in Tokyo, with the event set to take place on 20 January in the Japanese capital.

The Japanese manufacturer has already begun building anticipation, having previously released a teaser showcasing what its 2026 power unit will sound like. You can listen to the first glimpse of the new engine sound here.