Honda says strained Aston relationship better and betterHonda says its relationship with Aston Martin, perceived early in 2026 as strained, has improved sharply as both sides prepare to combine the team's new chassis with an upgraded power unit at Zandvoort. Our partnership with Aston Martin is getting better and better, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said while attending the Super GT round at Fuji. Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa agrees that the technical progress has been matched by a much healthier working relationship. De la Rosa said the early reliability crisis ultimately forced both organisations to cooperate more effectively. However, De la Rosa would not predict how much the Honda upgrade will deliver, amid reported expectations ranging from a significant 30-50 horsepower.