News Details
Honda hurt by time away from F1, says former chief
The lack of contemporary experience of Formula 1's challenges has been Honda's biggest problem since its latest return, claims Otmar Szafnauer, the former vice-president of the Japanese manufacturer's F1 team. While there is ongoing speculation that Honda could be set for a split with current works team McLaren on the back of its current struggles, Szafnauer thinks it far too early to write off the car maker. And he says his own experience working closely with Honda, from 2001 until 2008, showed that the common factor in its most recent spells in F1 is that its early years are spent playing catch-up in trying to understand exactly what is needed. "What I found was that the guys who had...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Video: Felipe Massa on his Formula 1 career
Felipe Massa talks openly about his career in Formula 1, from the early...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
F1 fans get chance to wave chequered flag in Austria
Formula 1 fans will have the chance to win passenger rides in the official...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Cosworth, Aston Martin appear in F1 engine meeting
Aston Martin and Cosworth made their debut appearance in a Formula 1 Power...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
F1 targets lighter engines for future
Weight has emerged as a major factor as F1 prepares to change its engine...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why MotoGP hails 2025 season as a...
MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has described the conclusion of the 2025...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda wouldn’t even be in top 10 without mid-year...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ducati had no doubt that Alex Marquez...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez propels MotoGP to record figures in 2025
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar boss Doug Boles explains new officiating system
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Momentum building for IndyCar’s inaugural Arlington...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Gregoire Munster to contest Dakar Rally and WRC Monte...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Does Martins Sesks have a future with M-Sport in WRC?
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Paul Merson predicts Tottenham vs Liverpool, Everton...
No Mohamed Salah discussions in the Premier League this weekend because...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Everton vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th...
The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Chelsea put 8 million bid on the table in attempt to...
Chelsea have reportedly put up a 8 million bid for AS Saint-Etienne...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I don't want to leave' – Arsenal star ends all...
Gabriel Jesus has delivered a powerful statement of intent regarding his...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Charles Leclerc labels huge Ferrari 2026 F1 call a...
Charles Leclerc has backed Ferrari's call to... Read More »
38m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Why Red Bull is braced to endure ‘a tough few months'...
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has warned that the... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
First F1 2026 'livery' unveiled as Williams adopt striking...
Pre-season testing is just over a month away and... Read More »
58m ago from RacingNews365.com
