Aston Martin could build their own power unit when Formula 1 makes the next significant change to its engine regulations.
The team sources power units and other parts including its gearbox from Mercedes. However, with the FIA planning a change of engine format in 2026, Aston Martin technical director Andrew Green admitted the possibility of producing their own power units was of interest to the team.
“I think going forward with our ambitions I think we’re definitely investigating power unit supply in the long-term,” he said. “2026 is mooted as a new power unit regulation and I think as a team we’d love to be involved.”
The team has signed petrochemicals firm Aramco as a new joint title sponsor for 2022. Green indicated they could assist the team in developing its own engine.
“We have Aramco now involved as a sponsor and I think conversations going forward in the next years, we’ll see,” he said. “I’m sure we’ll be looking at it in great detail and understanding…