Honda will return to F1 as an engine supplier and officially announces that it will fight with "McLaren · Honda" team

By John Chapman (Pyrope)

HondaHas made an emergency press conference on motor sports from 16 o'clock May 16 and officially announced that it will return as a supplier supplying engine to F1. Honda's return to F1There are also rumors in October 2012, It means that it was as it was.

USTREAM: Emergency press conference: We will hold an emergency press conference on motor sports from 16:00 to 16:10 today (May / 16).
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/honda-news-channel


Honda has tried F1 three times and has withdrawn three times.

The first time in 1964. Although it was scheduled to participate as an engine supplier, since he was canceled from the supplier, he participated in the company as a full constructor to make everything such as the body as well as the engine. I won my first victory in 1965, but withdrew in 1968.

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The second challenge was in 1983, this time it was returning as an engine supplier. At this time the performance of the engine was very high, it became the champion of the constructor for six consecutive years. However, due to sluggishness of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. main body, withdrawing for the second time in 1992.

The third time in 2000, this is also the return as an engine supplier, from 2006 again as a full constructor. Even though I won in the 13th round, my grades were sluggish and I withdrew for the third time after the end of the 2008 season.

This fourth challenge is to combine with McLaren who built a golden age when he challenges for the second time, Honda has developed an engine and energy regeneration system, McLaren is in charge of development and team management of the body etc. , "McLaren HondaIt is said to fight as.

The state of the interview site


Takanobu Ito, President and Representative Director, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Executive Officer


Honda's corporate slogan is "The Power of Dream". Since the young generation also wanted to challenge F1, as I decided to re-challenge F1, I wanted to aim for victory, president Ito.


McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh COO welcomed Honda's F1 participation, "I am delighted to be able to combine that McLaren and Honda combination again."


"Like McLaren, the motor racing spirit is flowing to Honda," Mr. Whitmarsh.


"I am confident that overcoming any difficulties with strong intention and outstanding technical knowledge will move towards the final goal of winning."


"Honda and McLaren will continue to push forward to welcome that time again with a flourishing moment"


That's why Ustream's interview was over, and now the question and answer is being done.

Isao Ito president and executive officer Yasuhisa Arai who answers the question.


Outside the press conference hall, three of the cars Honda had used when challenging F1 have been exhibited.




Broadcasting on F1 's television is full broadcast by Fuji TV' s CS channel and broadcasting at BS Fuji, and terrestrial broadcasting is not being done. Will not terrestrial broadcasting be resumed once more with this ...?