Aston Martin-Red Bull engine rumour gets pushback

Reports linked Aston Martin, Honda and Red Bull in engine speculation, but Red Bull said it is not in serious talks to supply another Formula 1 team.

Speculation linking Aston Martin, Honda and Red Bull over a future Formula 1 power-unit arrangement surfaced in Austin, where Motorsport.com reported that representatives from Aston Martin and Red Bull were asked about the possibility after the United States Grand Prix. The same outlet later reported that Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said the team was not in serious talks to supply another team, including Aston Martin.

Autosport separately reported that Honda encountered an issue with an upgraded power unit after a strong weekend in Malaysia, before Aston Martin then had a difficult event in Singapore. Aston Martin is a British constructor with eight active Formula 1 seasons across 1959-2026 and no race wins or constructors' titles, while Red Bull has raced since 2005 and has won 130 Grands Prix and six constructors' championships.