Honda F1 Team announces world championship racing structure
15 Mar 2008|3,210 views
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will continue its participation in the Formula One World Championship again this year, as the Honda Racing F1 Team. Honda will also provide the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM with engines, parts, and support as a technical partner.
The announced structural breakdown is as follows:
Honda Racing F1 Team Outline Team Principal: Ross Brawn Chief Executive Officer: Nick Fry Deputy Managing Director: Shuhei Nakamoto Drivers: Jenson Button Rubens Barrichello Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire, UK
SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM Outline Team Principal: Aguri Suzuki Drivers: Takuma Sato Anthony Davidson Location: Langley, Witney, Oxfordshire, UK
2008 Honda Formula One Engine Name: Honda RA808E Type: 2.4 L V8, naturally aspirated Features: The engine has been further optimized with the introduction of the regulation ECU and the elimination of traction control following the 2008 revisions to the FIA regulations. The engine achieves a high-level balance of reliability and improved drivability thanks to its flat torque characteristics.
Honda Racing Development Ltd. (HRD) Outline President: Hiroshi Abe Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Description: Engine development support and maintenance, providing technical feedback to Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Tochigi R&D Center, etc.
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will continue its participation in the Formula One World Championship again this year, as the Honda Racing F1 Team. Honda will also provide the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM with engines, parts, and support as a technical partner.
The announced structural breakdown is as follows:
Honda Racing F1 Team Outline Team Principal: Ross Brawn Chief Executive Officer: Nick Fry Deputy Managing Director: Shuhei Nakamoto Drivers: Jenson Button Rubens Barrichello Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire, UK
SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM Outline Team Principal: Aguri Suzuki Drivers: Takuma Sato Anthony Davidson Location: Langley, Witney, Oxfordshire, UK
2008 Honda Formula One Engine Name: Honda RA808E Type: 2.4 L V8, naturally aspirated Features: The engine has been further optimized with the introduction of the regulation ECU and the elimination of traction control following the 2008 revisions to the FIA regulations. The engine achieves a high-level balance of reliability and improved drivability thanks to its flat torque characteristics.
Honda Racing Development Ltd. (HRD) Outline President: Hiroshi Abe Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Description: Engine development support and maintenance, providing technical feedback to Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Tochigi R&D Center, etc.
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