Honda in Formula One
Template:Infobox F1 engine manufacturer Honda has an extensive history in Formula One. They currently supply engines but previously ran a team from 1964 to 1968 and later ran a team from 2006 to 2008. They have supplied engines to many championship winning teams such as Williams Racing(1986-1987) McLaren (1989-1991) Red Bull Racing(2023).
| Full name | Honda Racing F1 Team (2006–2008) Honda R & D Company (1964–1968) |
|---|---|
| Base | |
| Noted staff | Yoshio Nakamura Nobuhiko Kawamoto Yoshitoshi Sakurai Osamu Goto Takeo Kiuchi Ross Brawn Nick Fry Toyoharu Tanabe Masashi Yamamoto Yasuaki Asaki Tetsushi Kakuda |
| Noted drivers | File:Flag of Brazil.svg Rubens Barrichello |
| Website | honda |
| Previous name | British American Racing |
| Next name | Brawn GP Formula One Team |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| First entry | 1964 German Grand Prix |
| Races entered | 88 |
| Engines | Honda |
| Constructors' Championships | 0 |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
| Race victories | 3 |
| Podiums | 9 |
| Points | 154 |
| Pole positions | 2 |
| Fastest laps | 2 |
| Final entry | 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix |
They are currently supplying engines to Aston Martin as of 2026<.
Honda In Formula One Media
Restored 1965 Honda RA272, the first Japanese car to win in Formula One. The car is painted in the racing colours of Japan.
John Surtees and Yoshio Nakamura at the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix
The all-conquering Honda RA168E V6 turbo used in the McLaren MP4/4 and Lotus 100T in 1988
The 1988 McLaren-Honda MP4/4
Honda RA005E Engine as supplied to BAR for 2005
Rubens Barrichello driving for Honda at the 2006 Brazilian GP
Rubens Barrichello driving the Honda RA107 at the 2007 British Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso driving the McLaren-Honda MP4-31 in 2016
Notes
References
- ↑ Case HistoryCorktree.tripod.com. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ Honda Factory to Be Based in Milton Keynes (11 July 2013)autosport.com. Retrieved 23 April 2017.