March 10, 2008-Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Honda will continue its participation in the Formula One World Championship again this year, as the Honda Racing F1 Team. Honda will also provide the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM with engines, parts, and support as a technical partner.
Honda Racing F1 Team Outline
| Team Principal: | Ross Brawn |
| Chief Executive Officer: | Nick Fry |
| Deputy Managing Director: | Shuhei Nakamoto |
| Drivers: | Jenson Button Rubens Barrichello |
| Location: | Brackley, Northamptonshire, UK |
2008 Honda Formula One Engine
| Name: Honda RA808E | |
| Type: 2.4 L V8, naturally aspirated | |
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Honda Racing Development Ltd. (HRD) Outline
| President: | Hiroshi Abe |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire, UK |
| Description of activities: | Engine development support and maintenance, providing technical feedback to Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Tochigi R&D Center, etc. |
Remarks Hiroshi Oshima, Operating Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Corporate Communications, Motor Sports)
"This season, the Honda Racing F1 Team has reinforced its development operations and has also firmly solidified the racing team's foundation based on close cooperation between the local team and the Tochigi R&D Center in Japan.
We expect fierce competition again this season, but we will race aggressively right from the season opener, so that we can meet the expectations of our fans. Also, regarding the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM, we are very pleased at the decision to participate, having received such warm encouragement and expressions of support from so many people. I hope we can count on your continuing support for both teams."