Honda Racing Team



Honda Base      :    Brackley, UK
Team Principal :    Ross Brawn
Drivers             :    J Button
R Barrichello
Test Drivers     :    M Conway
A Wurz
Chassis            :    RA108
Engine              :    Honda RA808E
Tyres                :    Bridgestone Potenza
First Season      :    1964
World Championships :    0
Highest race finish      :    1 (x3)
Pole Positions   :    2
Fastest Laps      :    2

2007
Aerodynamic and reliability problems leave team with just six points from 17 races – 80 less than their 2006 tally. Only their innovative ‘green’ livery makes a splash. Ross Brawn appointed new team principal ahead of 2008 campaign.
2006
After title success as engine suppliers in ’80s and ’90s, return as works team. Promising start, with pole at round three, but race pace fades mid season, prompting staff reshuffle. Strong recovery with Hungarian victory and fourth in final standings.
1968
Two further podiums for John Surtees in France and US. Also scores Honda’s maiden pole in Italy. Team bow out at end of season after Jo Schlesser is killed in innovative RA302 machine during French Grand Prix.
1967
Return to the podium when John Surtees finishes third at season opener in South Africa. Surtees goes on to take debut win for new RA300 car in Italy, helping team to fourth place in constructors’ championship.
1966
Appear in just three races, as team work to adapt to new three-litre engine formula. Fourth place in Mexico their best result.
1965
Team base switches from Tokyo to Europe. Two-car entry in latter part of season. Score first Formula One point at Spa and maiden Grand Prix win in Mexico, both courtesy of American Richie Ginther.
1964
Make Formula One debut with a single car in the German, Italian and US Grands Prix.

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