194 posts tagged Honda F1

A couple of interesting reports today for those following the arguments over whether customer cars are good or bad for the sport. Admittedly Ross Brawn is not exactly a neutral observer in this debate, being employed by one of the manufacturers that has just been forced to stop supplying said customer cars.

Nick Fry’s bid to prove that he’s the hardest-headed team boss in F1 goes on apace with the news that the driveless Brit Anthony Davidson currently has little to expect from Honda. When asked if Honda would be picking up Davidson and team-mate Takuma Sato, he said the following: “It’s something that we are thinking about at the moment.

Honda’s Statement Regarding Super Aguri F1 Team Announcement May 12th, 2008 by eNews Auto The Super Aguri F1 Team has been offering dreams to the Formula One fans as a Japanese Team. Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson have also contributed through their rich talent, persistent efforts and fighting spirit.

I’ve had a rummage through the data and pulled out some interesting statistics and facts on the Turkish Grand Prix. Have I missed anything? Post your findings in the comments. Plus the full drivers’ and constructors’ championship tables after round five.

Felipe Massa remains the man to beat at Istanbul after his third win from pole position at the track in as many years. But he was chased all the way and even headed for a while by the McLaren of Lewis Hamilton. Kimi Raikkonen finished third after run-in with Heikki Kovalainen at the first corner.

Felipe Massa drove his Ferrari to a third consecutive victory from pole in the Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday. Lewis Hamilton pushed past tire concerns and a Bridgestone-imposed three-stop pit strategy to finish second ahead of world champion Kimi Raikkonen.

On the surface it looks like more of the same - Ferrari’s Felipe Massa on pole for the third year running and seemingly on his way to another big stack of points for Ferrari. But look a little deeper and this has the potential to be a really interesting race.

Rubens Barrichello has declared a target of 300 F1 Grand Prix entries as he celebrated becoming the most experienced F1 driver of all time this weekend in Turkey. The Brazilian driver will have competed in 257 GP’s at the end of today’s event, putting him ahead of Ricardo Patrese.

Istanbul Park and Felipe Massa must possess a special bond.  The Brazilian has been on pole in 2006 and 2007 subsequently winning both events.  This afternoon’s qualifying was no different, and he looked in a different league to the rest of the drivers as he powered his Ferrari into pole.

Formula 1 is the first auto racing I watched and still the only racing event I’ve learned to understand. I seldom watch NASCAR and WRC, so, I really have no idea how these racing events are won. There’s this F1-like race called the A1 Grand Prix.