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Honda Announces Formula 1 Participation Structure for the 2001 Season

February 26, 2001, Japan

News Release

Tokyo, February 26, 2001---Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its Formula 1 organizational structure for the upcoming season in the year 2001.

Overview of the new team structure:

Team Name:

British American Racing Honda
Jordan Honda

Leader For Racing Machine Development:

Toru Ogawa,
Executive Chief Engineer,
Honda R&D Co., Ltd.

Overview of Honda Racing Development, Ltd.

President: Shoichi Tanaka
Technical Director: Kazutoshi Nishizawa
Chassis Project Leader: Kiyoyuki Doi
Chief Engineer, Engine Engineer Jordan: Hiroshi Shirai
Assistant Chief Engineer, Engine Engineer BAR: Tadasu Takahashi
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Activities: Provide feedback on chassis technology to Honda R&D as well as to conduct engine maintenance and public relations

British American Racing

Rep. Chairman: Craig Pollock
Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Drivers: Jacques Villeneuve (Canadian, '97 Champion)
Olivie Panis (French)

Jordan Grand Prix

Team Principal: Eddie Jordan
Location: Silverston Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Drivers: Heinz-Harald Frentzen(Germany)
Jarno Trulli(Itarian)

Overview of 2001 Honda F1 Engine

Name: Honda RA001E
Displacement: 3.0 liter
Configuration: V10, naturally aspirated
Maximum power: Over 800 ps
No of valves: 4 pneumatic
Intake method: Variable length intake trumpets
Throttle: Electro-hydraulic
Block: Aluminium
Max revs: In excess of 17,000 rpm
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