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:
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Team Name: |
British American
Racing Honda
Jordan Honda |
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Leader
For Racing Machine Development: |
Toru Ogawa,
Executive Chief Engineer,
Honda R&D Co., Ltd. |
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Overview
of Honda Racing Development, Ltd. |
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President: |
Shoichi Tanaka |
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Technical
Director: |
Kazutoshi
Nishizawa |
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Chassis Project
Leader: |
Kiyoyuki Doi |
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Chief Engineer,
Engine Engineer Jordan: |
Hiroshi Shirai |
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Assistant
Chief Engineer, Engine Engineer BAR: |
Tadasu Takahashi |
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Location: |
Bracknell,
Berkshire, United Kingdom |
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Activities: |
Provide feedback
on chassis technology to Honda R&D as well as to conduct engine maintenance
and public relations |
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British
American Racing |
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Rep. Chairman: |
Craig Pollock |
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Location: |
Brackley,
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom |
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Drivers: |
Jacques Villeneuve
(Canadian, '97 Champion)
Olivie Panis (French) |
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Jordan
Grand Prix |
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Team Principal: |
Eddie Jordan |
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Location: |
Silverston
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom |
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Drivers: |
Heinz-Harald
Frentzen(Germany)
Jarno Trulli(Itarian) |
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Overview
of 2001 Honda F1 Engine |
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Name: |
Honda RA001E |
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Displacement: |
3.0 liter |
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Configuration: |
V10, naturally
aspirated |
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Maximum power: |
Over 800 ps |
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No of valves: |
4 pneumatic |
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Intake method: |
Variable length
intake trumpets |
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Throttle: |
Electro-hydraulic |
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Block: |
Aluminium |
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Max revs: |
In excess
of 17,000 rpm |
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