Aston quiet on Tsunoda 2026 reserve rumoursAston Martin is refusing to deny speculation that Yuki Tsunoda could have his Formula 1 career rescued by Honda when the Japanese carmaker becomes the Silverstone based team's new works engine partner in 2026. Yuki Tsunoda, Azerbaijan GP 2025© Red BullReports suggest the struggling Red Bull driver, who has endured the same fate as other recent teammates alongside Max Verstappen, is being lined up for a reserve seat at Aston Martin. But I also always tell him that he has the best Formula 1 driver of all time sitting across the garage. As for the Aston Martin-Tsunoda link, the team said only that its full 2026 lineup will be announced in due course . It is also believed that Felipe Drugovich will depart his current reserve role with Aston Martin as he moves into Formula E with Andretti.