The team is discussing with Technical Director Geoff Willis his future role with the team.
Nakamoto was the Engineering Director for Honda Racing Development.
Nick Fry, Chief Executive Officer said:
Honda has set itself some very tough targets for its Formula One team and made a considerable investment in order to achieve them, so we have to ensure that we do everything necessary to pursue those objectives. Shuhei Nakamoto has an excellent record of achievement with Honda and we have confidence that his appointment, together with our investments at the Brackley HQ, will help us towards our goal.