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Nostalgic sia. [thumbsup][thumbsup]

 

 

TOKYO: Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning partnership.

 

Honda president Takanobu Ito said "McLaren-Honda" will aim to become "number one" in the elite racing world.

 

"Honda is a company that has grown by participating in and winning races," he told a Tokyo press conference.

 

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh said at the joint press event their "legendary Formula One partnership" would restart.

 

"McLaren and Honda are about to embark on a new and extremely exciting adventure together," he said.

 

"On behalf of everyone at McLaren, and also everyone who loves Formula One, I am delighted to welcome Honda back to the sport."

 

Ito refused to be drawn on how much money Honda would be putting into the project, but said it was determined to succeed. "It is wonderful timing that we announced it today. Personally, I'm very happy about it," he said.

 

Ito said Honda's going it alone in an earlier incarnation had not proved easy and a tie-up like this would prove fruitful.

 

"It is ideal to compete as a McLaren-Honda team. I hope we can continue for a long time," he said.

 

The Japanese automaker pulled out of F1 after the 2008 season, ending an involvement that began in the 1960s, to cut costs during the economic downturn that ravaged Japanese exports to the United States and Europe.

 

It sold its team to former principal Ross Brawn the next year.

 

A recent change in F1 rules, promoting the use of environmentally friendlier turbo engines, has made the comeback decision easier because Honda could readily transfer the technology to its commercial vehicles.

 

The McLaren-Honda alliance conquered F1 from 1988 to 1991 with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at the wheel.

 

Honda started racing in F1 as a full-fledged team in 1964, and stayed until 1968. During that time, it won two races.

 

Then, as a supplier of engines to other teams including McLaren, Williams and Lotus, it raced from 1983 to 1992 and won 69 races.

 

After an eight-year hiatus, Honda returned as an engine provider and then part owner of the BAR team from 2000 to 2005. In 2006 it took full control and renamed it Honda.

 

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone welcomed the Japanese firm back into the fold. "It is a great pleasure to see Honda back in Formula One," he was quoted as saying in a statement issued by Honda.

 

"Their engine technology and passion for motor sports make them a natural Formula One contender."

 

- AFP/sb

 

 

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Duckduck

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Will we be getting 1.6L for type R?

 

some kinda TC type R for europe, likely same for JDM so ya we'll prob get it too... saving $$ for it :)

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some kinda TC type R for europe, likely same for JDM so ya we'll prob get it too... saving $$ for it :)

 

definitely got to be TC for a 1.6L unless they raise the red line limit to 18,000 rpm. [sly]

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Can Honda engines rival the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Renault ?

 

Honda normally comes in N.A. whereas Mercedes-Benz already in turbo-charged.

Renault is powerful and fast, so seemed like a lot of work required ...

 

... but this partnership sounds exciting !

 

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Can Honda engines rival the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Renault ?

 

Honda normally comes in N.A. whereas Mercedes-Benz already in turbo-charged.

Renault is powerful and fast, so seemed like a lot of work required ...

 

... but this partnership sounds exciting !

 

Turbo charged engine is not new to Honda. they supplied turbo charged engines to mclaren in the 80s and both Prost and Senna won many races.

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Sharing my little story on the official news on Honda Returns to Formula 1 with McLaren. You will read about the achievements and legacy they had created in the late 1980s to early 1990s.

 

http://tovahondafan.blogspot.com/2013/05/h...ormula-one.html

 

Want to know if Honda is ready for it? Check out the specifications of the Honda's Indy Car engine HI13RT. Even in the 2000s, Honda has been racing V6 turbo engines in the CART and IRL until the two were merged into a single series of Indy Car.

 

http://hpd.honda.com/indycar/specification...urbo-V-6-Engine

 

 

Enjoy the Power of Dreams,

 

Ian Lim

 

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Turbo charged engine is not new to Honda. they supplied turbo charged engines to mclaren in the 80s and both Prost and Senna won many races.

 

 

Imagine the revival of the legendary Senna vs Prost rivalry if they placed Vettel & Raikonnen in a turbocharged McLaren Honda. That'll be epic! [thumbsup]

 

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Imagine the revival of the legendary Senna vs Prost rivalry if they placed Vettel & Raikonnen in a turbocharged McLaren Honda. That'll be epic! [thumbsup]

 

 

eh old fart we know you old....let's leave the past as it it...past...u can reminisce in your old age home [laugh] [laugh]

 

 

VTEC rakws

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eh old fart we know you old....let's leave the past as it it...past...u can reminisce in your old age home [laugh][laugh]

 

VTEC rakws

 

 

halo, that time where got vtec? PGM-FI was the secret weapon.

 

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halo, that time where got vtec? PGM-FI was the secret weapon.

 

 

acherlee honda-BMW still the best combi

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Imagine the revival of the legendary Senna vs Prost rivalry if they placed Vettel & Raikonnen in a turbocharged McLaren Honda. That'll be epic! [thumbsup]

 

could be happening within RBR - Web vs Vet!! :D

Ya. those were the days where F1 drivers have balls of steel. Those racing cars are way too powerful and yet safety features are not up to speed. one bloody mistake and most likely they will meet their makers. [sweatdrop]

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could be happening within RBR - Web vs Vet!! :D

Ya. those were the days where F1 drivers have balls of steel. Those racing cars are way too powerful and yet safety features are not up to speed. one bloody mistake and most likely they will meet their makers. [sweatdrop]

 

 

But Web not aggressive enuf lah - he seems contented to play 2nd fiddle. The other contenders for a dirty fight w Vet would be Maldonado or Perez.

 

 

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But Web not aggressive enuf lah - he seems contented to play 2nd fiddle. The other contenders for a dirty fight w Vet would be Maldonado or Perez.

 

proved those 2 can catch up with Vet. [:p]

Both Mclaren and Williams are off pace this season. [thumbsdown]

 

maybe we should have juan pablo montoya back to F1!! [bounce1]

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Awesome! This is like Mourinho returning to Chelsea! Will Mclaren return to the white and yellow of yesteryear?

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