You gotta love the world of Formula One ay? lol
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You gotta love the world of Formula One ay? lol
I really dont no why I keep coming back to it lol, painfully agonising thing it really is:p
even one's paitence starts to wear thin when the car just falls apart half way into the race and u've lapped half the field...Quote:
Originally Posted by LUD02C
that must be frustrating to say the least...
as expected Williams have signed up cosworth for next season...
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Williams and Cosworth announce new deal
V8 Cosworth power for Williams in 2006
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A new chapter for Williams with Cosworth
After months of rumour and speculation, WilliamsF1 and Cosworth today announced a wide-ranging partnership agreement for the provision and development of V8 engines for WilliamsF1’s entry in the Formula One World Championship.
The partnership is not based on a traditional engine supply agreement; both WilliamsF1 and Cosworth will invest in the programme, underlining both parties’ commitment to success. Moreover, the scope of the collaboration includes not just the engine as an isolated element of a race car, but extends to a complete programme of design and development of the entire drivetrain package (spanning engine, transmission, ass
ociated electronics, software and installation architecture). WilliamsF1 has conducted a thorough assessment of the various partnership options available for next season and has been delighted to conclude that the depth of Cosworth knowledge and expertise in V8 development clearly presents the most competitive opportunity for the team and its sponsors.
Cosworth is well advanced in the development of its Formula One V8 engine, having routinely exceeded 20,000 rpm during dyno testing since April 2005 at its Northampton headquarters. The two British companies which are separated by 36 miles, both have distinguished pedigrees in their respective spheres. Together they aim to put British excellence at the front of the Formula One grid next season.
Frank Williams, WilliamsF1’s Team Principal
“Cosworth is a leading global authority on V8 engine technology. Next year is a brand new start for all concerned given 16 years of V10 engines. Some teams and manufacturers have absolutely no experience of V8s while others enjoy only limited experience. Cosworth, however, have excelled both historically, as well as in contemporary V8-powered international motorsport. The evidence of Cosworth’s V8 progress we have seen so far validates completely the expectation we have of enjoying a class-leading package given next season’s engine rule changes.”
Tim Routsis, Cosworth’s CEO
“Our experience and track record with V8 engines is unrivalled and we are naturally delighted to be alongside one of the most uncompromising and pure-spirited teams in Formula One. We have been working on the development of next year’s V8 since April 2004 and right from the onset, our performance targets have been set very aggressively. We are confident that our blue-chip partnership with WilliamsF1 can augment the record of winning the championship every decade since the 1960s. We have developed the 2006 Cosworth V8-CA engine with nothing but front-running success in mind for both the near and long-term. The involvement of Cosworth’s sister company, Pi, has been instrumental in achieving this outcome.”
Patrick Head, WilliamsF1’s Director of Engineering
“Williams has made this partnership decision purely on technical merit. Among the range of options we considered, Cosworth are very well advanced with existing development and are committed to taking the potential of this collaboration further. Our engineers have already reflected on the very productive and highly motivated nature of the relationship between our two organisations. We speak the same racing language and both have something to prove next year and there can be no greater motivation to succeed.”
E.A.
Source WilliamsF1
Good News! Lets hope Webber can Win a Race Next Year
Dont forget this year too!
That Cosworth will be the biggest surprise next year.
Followed by the return of Ferrari
Renault will be Mclaren of last year.
06 should be an interesting season indeed!
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Rubens Barrichello confirmed at BAR
Aiming for race wins and the title with BAR Honda
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A multi-year deal for Barrichello at BAR
BAR Honda announced this morning that Rubens Barrichello will be joining the team in a multi-year deal from 2006.
Barrichello joins BAR Honda from Scuderia Ferrari where he has been part of the team which has won five Formula One Constructors' World Championships in the last five years.
Since his F1 debut in 1993, Rubens has driven for Stewart Grand Prix, Jordan and Ferrari, and amassed 482 Drivers' Championship points from his participation in 212 grands prix. Rubens has won nine races and has scored 61 podium positions.
Rubens Barrichello
"I am very excited to confirm that I will be joining BAR Honda in 2006. I wish to thank everyone at Ferrari for six fantastic years. I have won many races with them and I am proud to have helped the team, to date, to win five Constructors' World Championships."
"However my target remains winning the Drivers' title and to achieve that I felt that I needed a renewed motivation. I have been watching BAR Honda's progress for some time and have been struck by the spirit and determination of a team that has all the right ingredients to win races and go on to win World Championships. I can't think of anything more exciting than working with the team and Honda to achieve our shared ambitions together. Obviously I have a job to do at Ferrari until the end of the season, but I am very happy about the fantastic times that I know still lie ahead."
Nick Fry, BAR Honda Chief Executive Officer
"Signing Rubens represents another exciting milestone in BAR Honda's development and in Rubens' own career. This is a strong and successful team that is determined to achieve its World Championship ambitions and we are confident that these will be realised soon."
"Rubens is not only an excellent driver, but he has the experience of building a race and Championship winning team and these skills are very important as we work to take BAR Honda to the next level. The fact that we have developed so quickly to become an attractive proposition to drivers of Rubens' standing is a fantastic credit to the team. We are delighted that Rubens recognises our enormous potential and wishes to help us realise our dream in the not too distant future. I would also like to thank Ferrari for all of their cooperation in allowing Rubens to join us next year."
Yasuhiro Wada, President, Honda Racing Development
"BAR Honda are very much looking forward to working with a driver of the experience and talent of Rubens Barrichello. We are sure that the proven track record Rubens brings with him will be of great benefit toward achieving our goal of winning the F1 World Championship."
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Source BAR Honda
a case of too many drivers, not enough seats at BAR?
barrichello, button, sato and davidson?
depending on how the button saga turns out
but i really can't see Honda dropping sato? think of all the lost marketing opportunities, esp in ASIA :D
if button happen to stay at BAR, who will be 1st driver? button or barrichello?
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I think Sato could be in some trouble.
I have no doubt in my mind that Button has to go to WIlliams, but with Rubens (heaps of setup, race preperation and testing knowledge) Sato will still be 2nd driver.
BAR-Honda to me next year will be a sort after team, I can't see them "holding" Sato to market in Asia.
F1 is already so much more popular in Asia due to more races/coverage there, not because of the 2 minutes a race they see of Sato retirering! :D
Davidson, Heidfeld and some others could get a seat.
I'd personally go Davidson.