Honda power unit upgrade runs at Hungaroring
Honda’s new-specification F1 power unit has run on track for the first time after appearing on an Aston Martin filming day at the Hungaroring on Wednesday, ahead of its planned race introduction at next month’s Dutch Grand Prix. Motorsport Italy reports the upgrade could be worth around 30hp, while also suggesting the vibrations that troubled Aston Martin earlier this season “appear to have been cured”. The update is set to be Honda’s first ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) of the 2026 season.
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