Antonelli ready to 'shine under pressure' as Italy's 73-year F1 title wait continuesPhoto: Race PicturesPhoto: Race PicturesKimi Antonelli has admitted there is "extra pressure" that comes with being an Italian Formula 1 driver, but says he is trying to embrace it rather than treat it as a burden. Read moreAston Martin's 50bhp rumour denied by Honda amid rising Alonso 2027 stakesPhoto: Race PicturesPhoto: Race PicturesHonda's partnership with Aston Martin is set to debut under new engine regulations in 2026, when power units place greater emphasis on electrical deployment, efficiency and reliability alongside outright horsepower. Complicating matters, looming engine penalties mean Mercedes must weigh short-term gains against the risk of grid drops later in the season. The FIA will also shrink the rear wing and ban add-on aero devices and Ferrari's FTM system to reduce drag and promote closer racing. Now at Haas, he has been outpaced by Oliver Bearman across 2025 and into 2026, leaving the team exploring alternatives as his F1 future narrows.