Honda Racing F1 Team
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| Year of Foundation: | 1948 |
| Founder: | Honda |
| Debut: | Grand Prix of Germany 1964 |
| Grand Prix: | 80 |
| World Champions: | 0 |
| Constructor Titles: | 0 |
| Wins: | 3 |
| Pole Positions: | 2 |
| Fastest Laps: | 2 |
| Points: | 154 |
| Team Principal: | Nick Fry |
| Designers: | Shoichi Sano (1963-1968) Tim Densham (1999) Geoffrey Willis (2006) Shuhei Nakamoto (2007) |
| 2008 Test Drivers: | Alexander Wurz |
| Address: | Honda Racing F1 Team Ltd BAR Operations Centre, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7BD England |
| Internet: | www.hondaracingf1.com |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION HONDA RA108/HONDA RA808E V8 |
| Chassis |
| Construction | Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure |
| Suspension | Wishbone & pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers |
| Dampers | Showa |
| Wheels | BBS forged magnesium |
| Brakes | Alcon calipers |
| Brake discs/pads | Carbon/Carbon |
| Steering | Honda F1 power assisted Rack and Pinion |
| Steering wheel | Honda carbon fibre construction |
| Electronics | FIA standard ECU & FIA homologated electronic and electrical system |
| Gearbox | Carbon composite maincase: 7-speed unit, Honda internals. Selection Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation |
| Clutch | Carbon plate |
| Dimensions |
| Overall length | 4700 mm |
| Overall height | 950 mm |
| Overall width | 1800 mm |
| Engine |
| Type | Honda RA808E |
| Total displacement | 2,400 cc |
| Configuration | 90 degrees, V8, naturally aspirated |
| Maximum power | More than 700 ps |
| Maximum revs | 19000 rpm |
| Valve train | 4 valves per cylinder; pneumatic valve system |
| Injection system | Honda PGM-FI |
| Throttle system | Electronic hydraulically-operated system |
| Spark plugs | NGK |
| Tyres |
| Type | Bridgestone Potenza |
| DRIVERS |
| Jenson Button (bio) |
| Date of Birth | January 19, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Frome, Somerset. England |
| Nationality | British |
| Residence | Bicester, Oxfordshire. England |
| Height | 1.82 m |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Hobbies | Mountain biking, body boarding, surfing the internet computer games |
| Internet | www.jensonbutton.com |
| Jenson Button (career) |
| 1989 | Karting: British Super Prix Winner. |
| 1990 | Karting: British Cadet Championship Winner. |
| 1991 | Karting: British Cadet Championship Winner (8-12 year olds). Won all six rounds. Karting: British Open Championship. Winner. |
| 1992 | Karting: British Championship Winner for Junior TKM (11-16 year olds). British Open Championship Winner |
| 1993 | Karting: British Open Championship Winner. |
| 1994 | Karting: RAC British Junior Championship Fourth place. Drove for Italian Birel Team. Karting: Junior Intercontinental A European Championship One win. Karting: Junior Intercontinental A Italian Winter Championship Two wins. |
| 1995 | Karting: Senior ICA Italian Championship Winner. Formula A World Championships Runner-up in France. The youngest ever runner-up. |
| 1996 | Karting: European Formula A Championship Fifth place. Karting: American Championship Third place at Charlotte. Karting: World Cup Third place at Suzuka. |
| 1997 | Karting Works driver for Team GKS-Tecno-Rotax-Bridgestone. Karting: Winter Cup Second place. Karting: European Super A Championship Winner. The youngest ever winner. Karting: The Ayrton Senna Memorial Cup Winner at Suzuka, Japan. |
| 1998 | British Formula Ford Championship Winner. Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch Winner. European Formula Ford Championship Runner-up. McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award winner |
| 1999 | British Formula Three Championship Third place. Avon Rookie of the Year Award winner. Macau Grand Prix Runner-up in and Top Rookie. |
| 2000 | Formula One (Compaq BMW WilliamsF1 Team) 8th. 12 points. |
| 2001 | Formula One (Mild Seven Benetton Renault) 17th. 2 points. |
| 2002 | Formula One (Mild Seven Renault) 7th. 14 points. |
| 2003 | Formula One (Lucky Strike B.A.R. Honda) 9th. 17 points. |
| 2004 | Formula One (Lucky Strike B.A.R. Honda) 3rd. 85 points. Four 2nd (San Marino, Monaco, Germany, China). Six 3rd (Malaysia, Bahrain, Europe, Canada, Italy, Japan). |
| 2005 | Formula One (Lucky Strike B.A.R. Honda) 9th. 37 points. Two 3rd (Germany, Belgium). |
| 2006 | Formula One (Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team) 6th. 56 points. One win (Hungary). Two 3rd (Malaysia, Brazil). |
| 2007 | Formula One (Honda Racing F1 Team) 15th. 6 points. |
| Rubens Barrichello (bio) |
| Date of Birth | May 23, 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Height | 1.72 m |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Residence | Monaco |
| Hobbies | Running |
| Favourite music | Pop, rock |
| Favourite drink | Orange juice |
| Favourite food | Pasta |
| Internet | www.barrichello.com.br |
| Rubens Barrichello (career) |
| 1981-1988 Karts Five times Brazilian Champion. | |
| 1989 | Brazilian Formula Ford 1600 4th. |
| 1990 | GM Lotus series Champion. Wins at Zandvoort, Silverstone, Hockenheim, Spa, Jerez. Formula Vauxhall Lotus 11th. |
| 1991 | UK F3 (West Surrey Racing) Champion. |
| 1992 | F3000 (Il Barone Rampante) 3rd. 2nd at Silverstone and Barcelona. |
| 1993 | Formula One (Sasol Jordan) 16 races. 2 points. |
| 1994 | Formula One (Sasol Jordan) 6th. 19 points. Pole at Belgium. |
| 1995 | Formula One (Total Jordan Peugeot) 11th. 11 points. 2nd at Canada. 4th at Europe (Nurburgring). |
| 1996 | Formula One (Total Jordan Peugeot) 6th. 14 points. |
| 1997 | Formula One (HSBC Malaysia Stewart Ford) 13th. 6 points. 2nd at Monaco. |
| 1998 | Formula One (HSBC Stewart Ford) 12th. 4 points. |
| 1999 | Formula One (HSBC Stewart Ford) 7th. 21 points. Three 3rd (San Marino, France, Europe). |
| 2000 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 4th. 62 points. 1 win (Germany). Four 2nd (Australia, Monaco, Canada, USA). Four 4th (Spain, France, Austria, Malaysia). |
| 2001 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 3rd. 56 points. Five 2nd (Malaysia, Monaco, Germany, Hungary, Italy). Five 3rd (Australia, San Marino, Austria, France, Great Britain). |
| 2002 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 2nd. 77 points. Four wins (Europe, Hungary, Italy, USA). Five 2nd (San Marino, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, Japan). One 3rd (Canada). |
| 2003 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 4th. 65 points. Two wins (Great Britain, Japan). One 2nd (Malaysia). Five 3rd (San Marino, Spain, Austria, Europe, Italy). |
| 2004 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 2nd. 114 points. Two wins (Italy, China). Seven 2nd (Australia, Bahrain, Spain, Europe, Canada, USA, Hungary). Five 3rd (Monaco, France, Great Britain, Belgium, Brazil). |
| 2005 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 8th. 38 points. Two 2nd (Australia, USA). Two 3rd (Europe, Canada). |
| 2006 | Formula One (Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team) 7th. 30 points. |
| 2007 | Formula One (Honda Racing F1 Team) 20th. 0 points. |
| TEAM HISTORY |
| Names, titles, points... |
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| TEAM's HISTORY |
| Cars, years, engines... |
 Model: RA271 Year: 1964 Engine: Honda RA271E Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 |
 Model: RA272 Year: 1965 Engine: Honda RA272E Wins: 1 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 |
 Model: RA273 Year: 1966-1967 Engine: Honda RA273E Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 |
 Model: RA300 Year: 1967-1968 Engine: Honda RA273E Wins: 1 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 |
 Model: RA301 Year: 1968 Engine: Honda RA273E Wins: 0 Pole positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 1 |
 Model: RA302 Year: 1968 Engine: Honda RA301E, RA302E Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 |
 Model: RC100 Year: 1993 Engine: Honda RA122E Wins: - Pole positions: - Fastest Laps: - |
 Model: RA099 Year: 1999 Engine: Honda RA099E Wins: - Pole positions: - Fastest Laps: - |
 Model: RA106 Year: 2006 Engine: Honda RA806E Wins: 1 Pole positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 0 |
 Model: RA107 Year: 2007 Engine: Honda RA807E Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 |
 Model: RA108 Year: 2008 Engine: Honda RA808E Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 |
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Honda RC100 did not start. Honda RA099 did not start. |
| DRIVERS |
| Names and results |
 Ronnie Bucknum  Years: 1964-1966 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 2 |
 Richie Ginther Years: 1965-1966 Wins: 1 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Points: 14 |
 John Surtees  Years: 1967-1968 Wins: 1 Pole positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 1 Points: 32 |
 David Hobbs Years: 1968 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 0 |
Rubens Barrichello  Years: 2006-2008 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 41 |
Jenson Button Years: 2006-2008 Wins: 1 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 65 |
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| PRIVATE ENTRANTS AND CUSTOMER CAR USERS |
| Teams and drivers |
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 Jo Schlesser  Years: 1968 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 0 |
 Joakim Bonnier  Years: 1968 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 2 |
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