Honda: Planned Technological Partnership with Sauber F1 Team is Cancelled
2017年7月28日 - 11:31AM
JCN Newswire (英)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the technological
partnership with the Sauber F1 Team, which was intended to start
from 2018 onwards for the FIA(1) Formula One World Championship
(F1), is no longer in place.
This project, that originated after an initial proposal from
Sauber, has been called-off due to differences in the future
direction between Honda and Sauber, recognized during the
preparation process for power unit supply systems.
Masashi Yamamoto, General Manager, Motor Sports Division, Honda
Motor Co., Ltd.
"We had built a good relationship with Sauber, and had been looking
forward to entering the 2018 F1 season together. However, during
discussions after management changes at the team, we reached a
mutual agreement to call-off the project due to differences in the
future directions of both parties. We would like to thank Sauber
for their cooperation, and wish them all the best for their
future.
Despite this announcement, Honda's passion for motorsports and
strong commitment to Formula One remains unchanged."
About Sauber F1 Team
Location: Hinwil, Switzerland
Representative: Frederic Vasseur
First F1 race: 1993
Official website: http://www.sauberf1team.com/
(1) Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA) is one of the
leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the
largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always
sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The
result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries
worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including
motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden
equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with
over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please
visit http://world.honda.com.
Source: Honda
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