Share this: Honda’s plans to supply power units to a second Formula One team in 2018 have fallen through. Sauber F1 Team has terminated its deal with Honda, which was set to begin after the conclusion of the 2017 season, it announced Thursday. “It is very unfortunate that we have to discontinue the planned collaboration with Honda at this stage,” Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur said in a statement. “However, this decision has been made for strategic reasons, and with the best intent for the future of the Sauber F1 Team in mind.” The team has been rumored to be considering ending its relationship with Honda for roughly a month. Sauber reached its agreement with Honda under the leadership of then team-principal Monisha Kaltenborn. Vasseur,
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F1 Driver Fernando Alonso Not Ruling Out Full-Time IndyCar Campaign
Share this: As Fernando Alonso prepares to make the next move in his career once his contract with McLaren-Honda expires, he apparently isn’t taking any option off the table. Alonso repeatedly has said his goal is to find a drive with a Formula One team that will be capable of fighting for the championship. However, he apparently isn’t ruling out a full-time drive in IndyCar, according to ESPN. The Spaniard was asked during the broadcast of Saturday’s IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway whether he would jump ship to race an entire season in the American open-wheel series, and he seemed open to the idea. “Why not?” Alonso said, via ESPN. “I mean, I’m very open to anything. I don’t have a clear answer
Bautista : "Fighting in the top five would be a good result"
The first time I rode the Ducati GP16 it felt easy to handle, in inverted commas, compared to other MotoGP bikes I have ridden. I really like the character of the engine, it is very smooth. I also really like the electronics. I think it is a bike with a lot of potential. It is hard to compare with other bikes because my references have changed over the years as I have gathered experience. On the Suzuki I learnt a lot about MotoGP but it had a different character. I think the Honda is the most similar but the Ducati chassis handles better and it is lighter, I like it more. For me, of all of the bikes I have
Honda Reveals New Concept Vehicles, Including Car That Makes You Money
Share this: Honda showed off some amazing technology at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, revealing the “NeuV” concept a car and the “Riding assist motorcycle.” People normally need vehicles to take them where the money is. But the the NeuV will actually go get money for you, without you having to go anywhere. That’s right, the idea behind Honda’s new concept vehicle is to be a fully autonomous, ride-hailing capable vehicle when its owner isn’t using it, according to IGN. You would actually be able to sit at home and relax while the NeuV hits the streets, transports passengers, and makes you money. [embedded content] In addition to the it’s money-making capabilities, the NeuV utilizes an emotionally responsive artificial intelligence, a technology that certainly seems to
Hayden in for Pedrosa at Phillip Island
Nicky Hayden: “First of all my best wishes to Dani, I’m sure he will come back stronger than ever like he always does. For me it’s crazy hard work but it’s a chance, ten year after winning my World Title, to get back to my old “dream team”! Doing a week-end in Phillip Island on a factory Honda, it’s pretty emotional for me to even think about it, and I’m very grateful for this opportunity and the trust that Honda gives me. I want also to thank my current team for allowing me to go and do this, and the sponsors. Everybody worked a lot on every detail to make it possible for me so now I’m excited to get
Leopard Moto3™ for 2017: Mir, Loi and Honda
Miodrag KOTUR, COO Leopard Racing: "We are very happy to embrace the partnership with Honda and replenish the combination with which we debuted and won the World Championship. This year Joan Mir has proved a winning rider, and we are confident that Livio Loi will do just as well with Leopard Racing. Along with Honda, we will give it all to put our riders in the best position to fight for the world title." Source link
CWM LCR Honda host team launch in London
Before the duo head off for the second pre-season testing session in Malaysia on Feb 23-26th, both riders flew to London to join up with their Team Manager, Lucio Cecchinello, to officially launch their 2015 campaign alongside the team’s new Title Sponsor CWM FX. Celebrating their 10th season in the MotoGP class this year, CWM LCR Honda has lined up Cal Crutchlow to ride the RCV213V Factory Spec. and class rookie Jack Miller will be aboard the RC213V-RS Open Spec. Both are eager to get the season started next March 26th in Qatar. Cal Crutchlow: ”I made the decision to move to the CWM LCR Honda Team when I sat down with Lucio and Anthony and I saw