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After running in an almost entirely white livery for the limited amount of testing completed so far, Brawn GP have started to announce sponsors for the squad. Earlier today it was announced that clothing company Henri Lloyd will have their logos on the BGP 001, and apparently the squad are also on the verge of signing a deal with Richard Branson’s Virgin group. The news that the team now has commercial partners is a good sign for the future, and the Virgin deal is potentially very interesting. Continue Reading

The off-season for Brawn GP has certainly been a rollercoaster of doubt, excitement and speculation. For months we all waited to see what would happen to the Honda team after their announcement to withdraw from the Formula One championship, and just as everything appeared to be falling apart, a management buy-out saved the squad and kept the tally of ten teams on the grid. But will Brawn be fighting for survival in 2009, or will they be fighting for the championship? Continue Reading

Given everything that has happened in the past few months regarding Honda and the subsequent stories of buyouts and takeover deals, today is a pretty momentous day. The photographs of Jenson Button driving a Formula One car around Silverstone are pleasing to the eye and undoubtedly it was an emotional day for Ross Brawn and all at Brackley. The team may have been reborn, and while Brawn says the biggest hurdle has been tackled, there will be many, many more. But for now, let’s rejoice in the fact that Formula One will have twenty drivers competing in 2009, made up of ten teams and millions of fans. Continue Reading

The headline says it all – Ross Brawn has been successful in taking over Honda’s Formula One team, saving the squad and ensuring there will be 10 teams and 20 drivers on the Melbourne grid at the end of the month. While speculation has been rife for the last three or four months, the news that the team has been saved will be welcomed the world over. Ross Brawn has released a statement that explains further and praises the efforts of those involved in the deal. Continue Reading

More news is filtering through this week on the future of Honda, and although little has been confirmed by the motor company itself, pace appears to be gathering towards a deal that will see the team on the grid in Melbourne. Reuters and Autosport are saying that negotiations are continuing, and that Rubens Barrichello is likely to remain with the team, partnered with Jenson Button and Ross Brawn will continue as team principal, at minimum. Continue Reading

When Honda first withdrew from Formula One back in early December of last year, the motoring company’s chiefs said they would do all they would to sell the squad on and keep the employees safe in their positions. Since then, the ride has been bumpy to say the least while there have been some optimistic highs for the Brackley team, the lows have also come in equal measure. And today, it would appear that perhaps the final low has arrived… Continue Reading

Honda have invited Renault test driver Lucas Di Grassi to their evaluating test session at Circuit de Catalunya later this month. It was announced earlier in the week that Bruno Senna would also be present as the team try to decide who should race alongside Jenson Button in 2009. However, with a commanding points haul over his team mate, Rubens Barrichello must surely still be the favourite for the next season. Continue Reading

Once a developing force in Formula One, Honda have slipped ever further backwards in recent years, slowly encroaching on the back row of the grids and scoring less and less points. With a raft of changes made to the team this season, and with the pressure of Super Aguri relieved, one might have expected an upturn in performances and results. If anything though, things just went from bad to worse. Honda will want to forget about 2008, but not until we’ve had a look at their dismal year of fighting just to keep ahead of Force India. Continue Reading

Nephew of the late Ayrton Senna and GP2 runner-up Bruno Senna will get his first taste of Formula One machinery later this month when he tests for Honda at Circuit de Catalunya in November. The young driver has been linked to many teams through the course of the 2008 season, but with many seats already taken, Senna’s options for stepping up are dwindling. But the test for Honda – at a time when Rubens Barrichello’s future hangs in the air – will be a boost to him. Continue Reading

Following on from Hamilton’s win on home soil, there was much to discuss as drivers endured a difficult British Grand Prix. Mark Webber rued his early spin that cost him dearly, Fernando Alonso ran well despite losing out by remaining on the same set of tyres and David Coulthard departed his last British race early with a coming together with Sebastian Vettel. Rubens Barrichello was over-the-moon at claiming a podium for Honda and Nick Heidfeld hopes his recent lack of form is now behind him as he took second for BMW. Continue Reading