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MummyChunk
May 18, 2013, 1:45:36 AM5/18/13
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Honda to Participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship
05/16/2013 - TOKYO, Japan
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its decision to participate in
the FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship from the 2015 season under
a joint project with McLaren, the UK-based F1 corporation.
Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and supply of
the power unit, including the engine and energy recovery system, while
McLaren will be in charge of the development and manufacture of the
chassis, as well as the management of the new team, McLaren Honda.
From 2014, new F1 regulations require the introduction of a 1.6 litre
direct injection turbocharged V6 engine with energy recovery systems.
The opportunity to further develop these powertrain technologies
through the challenge of racing is central to Honda's decision to
participate in F1. Throughout its history, Honda has passionately
pursued improvements in the efficiency of the internal combustion
engine and in more recent years, the development of pioneering energy
management technologies such as hybrid systems. Participation in
Formula 1 under these new regulations will encourage even further
technological progress in both these areas. Furthermore, a new
generation of Honda engineers can learn the challenges and the thrills
of operating at the pinnacle of motorsport.
Commenting on this exciting development, Takanobu Ito, president and
CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. said:
"Ever since its establishment, Honda has been a company which
grows by taking on challenges in racing. Honda has a long history of
advancing our technologies and nurturing our people by participating
in the world's most prestigious automobile racing series. The new F1
regulations with their significant environmental focus will inspire
even greater development of our own advanced technologies and this is
central to our participation in F1. We have the greatest respect for
the FIA's decision to introduce these new regulations that are both
highly challenging but also attractive to manufacturers that pursue
environmental technologies and to Formula One Group, which has
developed F1 into a high value, top car racing category supported by
enthusiastic fans. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to
Mr. Jean Todt, the President of FIA and to Mr. Bernie Ecclestone, the
CEO of Formula One Group who showed great understanding and
cooperation to help realize our participation in F1 racing. The
corporate slogan of Honda is "The Power of Dreams". This
slogan represents our strong desire to pursue and realize our dreams
together with our customers and fans. Together with McLaren, one of
the most distinguished F1 constructors, Honda will mark a new
beginning in our challenges in F1."
Also, Martin Whitmarsh, CEO of McLaren Group Limited said:
"The names of McLaren and Honda are synonymous with success in
Formula One, and, for everyone who works for both companies, the
weight of our past achievements together lies heavily on our
shoulders. But it's a mark of the ambition and resolve we both share
that we want once again to take McLaren Honda to the very pinnacle of
Formula One success. Together we have a great legacy and we're
utterly committed to maintaining it."
Jean Todt, president of FIA said:
"I am very happy to hear about Honda's important decision to
return to Formula One with McLaren from 2015.The introduction of the
new power train next year, in the form of a 1.6 litre, 6 cylinder
engine with direct injection and energy recovery, is a very exciting
challenge and demonstrates a vision for the future of the sport. I am
sure that Honda will become a strong contender in the years to come.
"
Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of Formula One Group said:
"It is a great pleasure to see Honda back in Formula One. Their
engine technology and passion for motor sports make them a natural
Formula One contender."
History of Honda Participation in F1 Racing:
1964-1968: Participated as an "all Honda" team including
both the engine and chassis
1983-1992: Participated as an engine supplier (Won both the driver's
and constructors' championship titles for four consecutive years from
1988 through 1991)
2000-2005: Participated as an engine supplier and joint developer of
the chassis
2006-2008: Participated as an "all Honda" team including
both the engine and chassis
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Honda to Participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship
05/16/2013 - TOKYO, Japan
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its decision to participate in
the FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship from the 2015 season under
a joint project with McLaren, the UK-based F1 corporation.
Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and supply of
the power unit, including the engine and energy recovery system, while
McLaren will be in charge of the development and manufacture of the
chassis, as well as the management of the new team, McLaren Honda.
From 2014, new F1 regulations require the introduction of a 1.6 litre
direct injection turbocharged V6 engine with energy recovery systems.
The opportunity to further develop these powertrain technologies
through the challenge of racing is central to Honda's decision to
participate in F1. Throughout its history, Honda has passionately
pursued improvements in the efficiency of the internal combustion
engine and in more recent years, the development of pioneering energy
management technologies such as hybrid systems. Participation in
Formula 1 under these new regulations will encourage even further
technological progress in both these areas. Furthermore, a new
generation of Honda engineers can learn the challenges and the thrills
of operating at the pinnacle of motorsport.
Commenting on this exciting development, Takanobu Ito, president and
CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. said:
"Ever since its establishment, Honda has been a company which
grows by taking on challenges in racing. Honda has a long history of
advancing our technologies and nurturing our people by participating
in the world's most prestigious automobile racing series. The new F1
regulations with their significant environmental focus will inspire
even greater development of our own advanced technologies and this is
central to our participation in F1. We have the greatest respect for
the FIA's decision to introduce these new regulations that are both
highly challenging but also attractive to manufacturers that pursue
environmental technologies and to Formula One Group, which has
developed F1 into a high value, top car racing category supported by
enthusiastic fans. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to
Mr. Jean Todt, the President of FIA and to Mr. Bernie Ecclestone, the
CEO of Formula One Group who showed great understanding and
cooperation to help realize our participation in F1 racing. The
corporate slogan of Honda is "The Power of Dreams". This
slogan represents our strong desire to pursue and realize our dreams
together with our customers and fans. Together with McLaren, one of
the most distinguished F1 constructors, Honda will mark a new
beginning in our challenges in F1."
Also, Martin Whitmarsh, CEO of McLaren Group Limited said:
"The names of McLaren and Honda are synonymous with success in
Formula One, and, for everyone who works for both companies, the
weight of our past achievements together lies heavily on our
shoulders. But it's a mark of the ambition and resolve we both share
that we want once again to take McLaren Honda to the very pinnacle of
Formula One success. Together we have a great legacy and we're
utterly committed to maintaining it."
Jean Todt, president of FIA said:
"I am very happy to hear about Honda's important decision to
return to Formula One with McLaren from 2015.The introduction of the
new power train next year, in the form of a 1.6 litre, 6 cylinder
engine with direct injection and energy recovery, is a very exciting
challenge and demonstrates a vision for the future of the sport. I am
sure that Honda will become a strong contender in the years to come.
"
Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of Formula One Group said:
"It is a great pleasure to see Honda back in Formula One. Their
engine technology and passion for motor sports make them a natural
Formula One contender."
History of Honda Participation in F1 Racing:
1964-1968: Participated as an "all Honda" team including
both the engine and chassis
1983-1992: Participated as an engine supplier (Won both the driver's
and constructors' championship titles for four consecutive years from
1988 through 1991)
2000-2005: Participated as an engine supplier and joint developer of
the chassis
2006-2008: Participated as an "all Honda" team including
both the engine and chassis
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JRStern
May 18, 2013, 12:29:38 PM5/18/13
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On Sat, 18 May 2013 00:45:36 -0500,
mummy...@gmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (MummyChunk) wrote:
>Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and supply of
>the power unit, including the engine and energy recovery system, while
>McLaren will be in charge of the development and manufacture of the
>chassis, as well as the management of the new team, McLaren Honda.
Energy-recovery system, forsooth.
mummy...@gmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (MummyChunk) wrote:
>Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and supply of
>the power unit, including the engine and energy recovery system, while
>McLaren will be in charge of the development and manufacture of the
>chassis, as well as the management of the new team, McLaren Honda.
Well, at least that kind of thing works better when the cars are going
really fast, but even "better" it's lucky to recover 1% of energy
expended, and it probably increases the weight of the car 1% which
increases energy usage 2%. It's enough to turn an engineer green.
>From 2014, new F1 regulations require the introduction of a 1.6 litre
>direct injection turbocharged V6 engine with energy recovery systems.
non-racing engine for that matter? Are there any turbo-sixes in
commercial cars right now?
>Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of Formula One Group said:
>"It is a great pleasure to see Honda back in Formula One. Their
>engine technology and passion for motor sports make them a natural
>Formula One contender."
>
>History of Honda Participation in F1 Racing:
>1964-1968: Participated as an "all Honda" team including
>both the engine and chassis
>1983-1992: Participated as an engine supplier (Won both the driver's
>and constructors' championship titles for four consecutive years from
>1988 through 1991)
>2000-2005: Participated as an engine supplier and joint developer of
>the chassis
>2006-2008: Participated as an "all Honda" team including
>both the engine and chassis
>
>View the attachments for this post at:
>http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=223966990#223966990
I'm glad to hear they're back in it. Maybe they can use their new
CVTs in the race, too. And have Asimo do the fueling.
J.
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