(GMM) F1's Brackley based team confirmed on Thursday that it would be called 'Honda Racing F1 Team' from 2006.
The now fully Honda-owned outfit was first raced as British American Racing, more recently simply 'BAR', in 1999.
''The name has been selected to reflect Honda's rich and successful heritage in the sport,'' a team statement read.
Also taking its cue from Honda's history on the grand prix grid, the 2006 car - formerly named in the 006 (2004) and 007 (2005) sequence - will be designated 'RA106', with the V8 to be 'RA806E'.
The UK-located formula one team also confirmed that Lucky Strike would continue as title sponsor, with the BAT brand to 'continue to form the basis of the ... livery'.
However, media sources report that the 2006 car could be painted in Honda's traditional off-white, as opposed to the usual BAR white. Indeed, the current 'concept car' in action at Barcelona this week features 'Honda Racing White' as a base.
''The name reminds us all that we have the depth, determination and resource required to fulfil our racing ambitions,'' said boss Nick Fry.
Written: Fri, 02 Dec 2005 07:24:35
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