Alonso believes Aston Martin doesn't need to wait for Honda's arrival in 2026 to fight for F1 titles, even tho he admits 'there are only benefits' to being a works team.
On Wednesday, Honda announced that it would rejoin F1 as a full power unit manufacturer for the Aston Martin team, coming on board in 2026 when F1 introduces a new engine formula.
"If you want to win, it means beating Mercedes and it's extremely difficult to beat an organisation as good as Mercedes if you're reliant on them for intellectual property, facilities, components, so in my view, it is very, very difficult to win consistently championships without a full works relationship."
He says the wait for Honda doesn't mean Aston Martin can't win championships over the next two seasons. "Being a works team there are only benefits, but that doesn't mean that until 2026 Aston Martin will not have a chance to win the championship."According to Alonso, attracting Honda is the latest coup that highlights the Lawrence Stroll-led team's ambition. Aston is set to move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone and it is also building a new wind tunnel.
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