Publius Cornelius Scipio 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 2 hours ago, radical-one said: Sorry to Publius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2018 Looking a little brighter for Honda http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/633827/How_Toro_Rosso_performance_reset_perceptions_of_Honda/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 Red Bull are NOW CHASING Honda Torro Rosso - Red Bull sister team, currently the works Honda Mclaren could NOT wait a number of YEARS for Honda to deliver Alonso is currently HAPPY with the Mclaren Renault. After a NUMBER of years with the, GP2 engine Honda produced For Mclaren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 If, as you suggest, Alonso is seen happy with status quo, why then Briatore is running around spreading news that his driver could exit F1 end of this season? I think that truth of this matter rather is, if anything, Alonso wants to exit McLaren ASAP and grab a seat with better chance to win. In my mind this could only happen should MB suffer from internal melt down and offer him a seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2018 Re:...why then Briatore is running around spreading news that his driver could exit F1 end of this season.... >Briatore IS a businessman or crook, I get confused !! lol The process is, raising Alonso`s awareness and thus evaluatin if anybody else would be interested in him. If they are interested, as Alonso`s agent - 10%, thank you very much !! the Renault is now, at the END of it`s development cycle. Strong & STEADY - reliability GUARANTEED. Though, there is NO performance (speed) ANYMORE. THAT (speed) will COME from the chassis. Unfortunately THIS time around, Mclaren can NOT blame ANYBODY else anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 Honda is hardly a good advert to, encourage new PU manufacturers into F1, especially independents. All the money in Japan, they are struggling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2018 Struggling yes. Improving yes - in their own little baby steps. IMO, Honda's development needs RB to get to the top level. TR is too Jr with rookie drivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Publius Cornelius Scipio 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2018 3 hours ago, radical-one said: Struggling yes. Improving yes - in their own little baby steps. IMO, Honda's development needs RB to get to the top level. TR is too Jr with rookie drivers. Despite the fact that I've been critical of Honda in the past I really quite like them and I would never wish them to link up with someone like Red Bull, if McLaren was impatient and critical IMHO RB is quite simply a bunch of nasty b......s Maybe Honda should like with someone like Force India, they seem to be doing a very good job with the limited resources that they have and I don't remember they ever complaining about their partners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 8 hours ago, Publius Cornelius Scipio said: Despite the fact that I've been critical of Honda in the past I really quite like them and I would never wish them to link up with someone like Red Bull, if McLaren was impatient and critical IMHO RB is quite simply a bunch of nasty b......s Maybe Honda should like with someone like Force India, they seem to be doing a very good job with the limited resources that they have and I don't remember they ever complaining about their partners You have a point. RB has been rude to Renault many times in the past. With Honda's history with McLaren, they are better off with a more patient team in FI. Or they can for now be with TR in an aggressive development approach with experienced/stronger driver. In fact, they should put in Pascal or Kvyat there now, why wait. Williams after Massa is a mess as well simply bec of 2 inexperienced drivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2018 Quote Honda Aircraft Co.'s "flying sports car" is set for take-off in Japan after the firm announced Wednesday it has begun accepting orders for its private business jet... Quote from The Japan Times. I am impressed how this company is developing, and making actually something people can use, which is proper way to grow and built trade surplus (IMHO). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2018 Re: ... how this company is developing, and making actually something people can use > People HAVE been using lawnmowers for ACTUALLY a LONG time !! The power of Honda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 Bring in Pascal to replace Hartley ASAP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Hope the new partnership goes well ! Now the race is On between Mclaren-Renault vs Red Bull-Honda Red Bull confirm Honda power Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, radical-one said: Hope the new partnership goes well ! Now the race is On between Mclaren-Renault vs Red Bull-Honda Red Bull confirm Honda power 19 June 2018, 11:42 (CEST) Recent media headlines do suggest Révolution française is in the offing, whilst Whitmarsh offered himself to play Napoleon Bonaparte. So, it wasn't the only Honda. Japanese automaker bears some responsibility for past lack of performance, however if reasonable people take all factors into consideration, it is clear that Honda was made a scapegoat, while others were having tea. Brown's and Boullier's days are probably numbered. Boullier - I guess - will be probably a second scapegoat. There are some other "directors", who should be shown which way to the parking lot. Boullier cannot be travelling with the team whole year around, and design the car(s) at the same time, so much is clear to technical people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, Sakae said: 19 June 2018, 11:42 (CEST) Recent media headlines do suggest Révolution française is in the offing, whilst Whitmarsh offered himself to play Napoleon Bonaparte. So, it wasn't the only Honda. Japanese automaker bears some responsibility for past lack of performance, however if reasonable people take all factors into consideration, it is clear that Honda was made a scapegoat, while others were having tea. Brown's and Boullier's days are probably numbered. Boullier - I guess - will be probably a second scapegoat. There are some other "directors", who should be shown which way to the parking lot. Boullier cannot be travelling with the team whole year around, and design the car(s) at the same time, so much is clear to technical people. Can't agree more. This RB-Honda deal puts another nail to their coffins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Hardcore 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 I think Red Bull had to change. It was obvious that they were not getting the upgrades from Renault quick enough for their liking. Now with full Honda factory backing hopefully they can get back into the race for the 2019-2020 championship. Hopefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Hardcore 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Only question is now........what r they going to call it ? Aston Martin Red Bull Honda Racing ???????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Quote Who NOW is the Honda works team? Is it STILL Toro Rosso. Sister RB team?? This Honda switch is NOT really NEWS, it is JUST official NOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Aston Martin Red Bull F1 - Powered by HONDA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Indeed,unlike with Mclaren. RedBull do NOT have Honda works team status, and the ability to veto other teams involvement with Honda. When Ron brought Honda BACK into F1, He negotiated a fantastic contract for Mclaren. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Hardcore 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Oh well Christian Horner must know someything we don't for him to make the decision to go with Honda. He would know the dyno torque and horsepower results he is currently getting from the Renaul engine and compared them against the results Torro Rosso. Also Honda seem to have the reliability sorted out as well so maybe it might be a good decision. But no one is going to know until 2019 testing starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2018 I guess that both TR and RB will be Works. Only that TR is the Jr. Works. It syncs so well in their current structure. For Honda, 2 teams using their engine, lots of data and without competing with each other instead complementing each other's data. For TR and RB, best of both deals, all their intellectual stuff , driver resources stays in the house. This partnership is better than what we see from outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Hardcore 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2018 I agree radical-one. This partnership will look very different on the inside. Obviously RB &TR think this is the correct way to go. There would be somewhere in the contract that says " Red Bull and Torro Rosso are to be the only teams to have Honda power on the grid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2018 I think Horner will not change his old habits. He is who he is. Honda is in no need for my advice, nor they asked, but I say it anyway, be careful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, Aussie Hardcore said: I agree radical-one. This partnership will look very different on the inside. Obviously RB &TR think this is the correct way to go. There would be somewhere in the contract that says " Red Bull and Torro Rosso are to be the only teams to have Honda power on the grid. Yep I think it will be just those 2 teams in the foreseeable future. Besides, more than 2 teams will be too much to supply and support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites