Honda is BACK!

Rtech · 4th October 2005, 13:36

Yes, the best engineering company in the world (Atleast IMO) is back in full force in F1.

After a dominant decade, Honda decided to leave F1 and head across the pond to stamp their presence on US soil. They did that easily enough.

A few years later, the restless engineers at honda were probably bored with the tight regulations in the IRL and CHAMP car series, so Honda "kind of" came back into F1 with partial support for Jordan and BAR. They then increased their stake in BAR, and now, they have officially taken over BAR by buying out BAT.

So from 2006, its no more BAR-Honda, but simply Honda. And that must strike fear in the other teams on the grid. Honda has dominated almost every type of sport they fully back.

So, would it be fair to say that 2007 would be Honda's year back at the top?

BUSA · 4th October 2005, 13:39

I dount Honda would be able to get to the top easily! They have real tough competition! Mclaren, Ferrari, Renault, BMW and Toyota are really going to rule in 2006. Plus there will be no Minardis!

And Since takuma is still going to be there we can expect Safety car on the run!

GTO · 4th October 2005, 14:51

The only company in the world where the engineers word counts more than the bean counters. Just one of the reasons why I am a huge fan of Hondas.

I am sure that the pressure is even more since Toyota entered the sport.

GTO

adya33 · 4th October 2005, 15:08

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So, would it be fair to say that 2007 would be Honda's year back at the top?

itm ight well be, TOYOTA had to start from scratch while Honda has all groundwork done by BAT & with Rubens for 2006 their car development is in good hands

Sid Schumacher · 4th October 2005, 15:09

Honda on its own!!! now there's great news for all Honda fans and bad news for the not so much Honda fans...its going to be like an Atom Bomb dropped on the FIA by the Japanese

Hatari · 4th October 2005, 17:48

and as a result sato's been offered a drive ?!!
dont see how thats possible tho

cant be a testing role.. as he had declined one from BAR
or is sato san really desperate !

adya33 · 4th October 2005, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Hatari

and as a result sato's been offered a drive ?!!
dont see how thats possible tho

cant be a testing role.. as he had declined one from BAR
or is sato san really desperate !

SATO hasn't been offered drive at BAR
but at some unknown team

http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=100030

Steeroid · 4th October 2005, 18:41

Taku has been offered a ride on a new Honda 'B' team that the company plans to offer engines to next year, NOT on the BAR-turned-Honda Official team.

I think Honda's got far too much sense to let Taku crash its own cars - that punishment is reserved for those who buy engines from them.

Gurkha · 4th October 2005, 18:58

The fun now officialy begins, Honda is Mr. Horsepower de facto.

papps · 4th October 2005, 20:11

no i think honda is entering four cars, 2 teams, Honda A and Honda B, but still there is no news whats gonna happen to button and barrichello

carfreak · 4th October 2005, 20:22

great news!!i am sure they will pose a big threat to the other teams now.c'mon honda-show mercedes,ferrari and renault who the true champ is!!

sridhar24 · 4th October 2005, 21:52

Thats a great news, now we have another manufacturer owned team and this shows how serious Honda is about F1. Iam sure now the team will be much better than it was as BAR. I expect tough compitition between Toyota and Honda from now on and both will be among the front runners with Ferrari, Mclaren and Renault soon.

adya33 · 4th October 2005, 22:07

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Originally Posted by papps

no i think honda is entering four cars, 2 teams, Honda A and Honda B, but still there is no news whats gonna happen to button and barrichello

don't jump to conclusions just yet
http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=34234

Honda will supply engines to mistry team
sorta like what Jordam/Midland - TOYOTA thing

gr8guzzler · 5th October 2005, 03:01

hmm...no wonder button agreed to pay such a whopping amount to Williams.....

Gr8 that Honda has taken ownership, it'll make F1 more interesting.

Cheers!!!

4th October 2005, 13:36	#1
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Honda is BACK! Yes, the best engineering company in the world (Atleast IMO) is back in full force in F1. After a dominant decade, Honda decided to leave F1 and head across the pond to stamp their presence on US soil. They did that easily enough. A few years later, the restless engineers at honda were probably bored with the tight regulations in the IRL and CHAMP car series, so Honda "kind of" came back into F1 with partial support for Jordan and BAR. They then increased their stake in BAR, and now, they have officially taken over BAR by buying out BAT. So from 2006, its no more BAR-Honda, but simply Honda. And that must strike fear in the other teams on the grid. Honda has dominated almost every type of sport they fully back. So, would it be fair to say that 2007 would be Honda's year back at the top?
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4th October 2005, 13:39	#2
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I dount Honda would be able to get to the top easily! They have real tough competition! Mclaren, Ferrari, Renault, BMW and Toyota are really going to rule in 2006. Plus there will be no Minardis! And Since takuma is still going to be there we can expect Safety car on the run!
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4th October 2005, 14:51	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,779 Times View My Garage	The only company in the world where the engineers word counts more than the bean counters. Just one of the reasons why I am a huge fan of Hondas. I am sure that the pressure is even more since Toyota entered the sport. GTO
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4th October 2005, 15:09	#5
Sid Schumacher BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times	Honda on its own!!! now there's great news for all Honda fans and bad news for the not so much Honda fans...its going to be like an Atom Bomb dropped on the FIA by the Japanese
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4th October 2005, 17:48	#6
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	and as a result sato's been offered a drive ?!! dont see how thats possible tho cant be a testing role.. as he had declined one from BAR or is sato san really desperate !
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4th October 2005, 18:41	#8
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Taku has been offered a ride on a new Honda 'B' team that the company plans to offer engines to next year, NOT on the BAR-turned-Honda Official team. I think Honda's got far too much sense to let Taku crash its own cars - that punishment is reserved for those who buy engines from them.
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Gurkha BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kalyani, West Bengal Posts: 444 Thanked: 10 Times	The fun now officialy begins, Honda is Mr. Horsepower de facto.
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4th October 2005, 20:11	#10
papps BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 271 Thanked: 0 Times	no i think honda is entering four cars, 2 teams, Honda A and Honda B, but still there is no news whats gonna happen to button and barrichello
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4th October 2005, 20:22	#11
carfreak BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Udupi Posts: 599 Thanked: 342 Times	great news!!i am sure they will pose a big threat to the other teams now.c'mon honda-show mercedes,ferrari and renault who the true champ is!!
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4th October 2005, 21:52	#12
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Go Honda!!! Thats a great news, now we have another manufacturer owned team and this shows how serious Honda is about F1. Iam sure now the team will be much better than it was as BAR. I expect tough compitition between Toyota and Honda from now on and both will be among the front runners with Ferrari, Mclaren and Renault soon. Last edited by sridhar24 : 4th October 2005 at 21:55.
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5th October 2005, 03:01	#14
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	hmm...no wonder button agreed to pay such a whopping amount to Williams..... Gr8 that Honda has taken ownership, it'll make F1 more interesting. Cheers!!!
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