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Bosses of F1 descend on Monza as the future of Honda is decided

Published on 03 Sep 2017 13:31
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By: Sam Gale

The future of Honda is seemingly set to be decided in the very near future, with many of the sports major players putting their opinion into the mix about what should happen with Honda and McLaren. The key to negotiation seems to be Toro Rosso who are the ones most likely to pick up a Honda engine should McLaren decide they want to dump Honda.

All engine manufacturers are only permitted to supply three teams and with McLaren wanting Renault engines it would mean either Honda would have to drop out of the sport entirely triggering an extenuating circumstance or at least one team being supplied which would most likely be Toro Rosso if McLaren get the switch. If neither of these things happen McLaren would be forced to run Honda engines.

The bosses of the sport such as Ross Brawn and Jean Todt would much rather Honda stay in the sport as they are a major manufacturer bringing a lot of money to the sport, but the lack of competitiveness from their engine means none of the teams would really be willing to take up their engines for next years, with McLaren's star driver Fernando Alonso a main player in wanting to get rid of his teams Honda engines.

Renault seem to be willing to take on McLaren but would have problems supplying four teams and would only reluctantly take on McLaren as they would have a close competitor with same engine with Alain Prost saying: "Our priority is success as a factory team, If we had to supply four teams, it becomes very difficult for us with resources."

FIA president Jean Todt believes the simplest solution is just for McLaren to remain with Honda, and is very keen for Honda to stay in the sport saying: I've had talks with Honda. I really hope they stay.We know the rules -- that no manufacturer can equip more than three teams. And changes of engine manufacturer must be announced before 1 June.

"We have a team that already has a contract. Basically I do not want to talk about facts that are a bit unclear, but I will do everything I can to find a solution that keeps everyone involved in the sport."

Sam Gale

calle.itw

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I cannot see McLaren going winning out of this either way.

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Sep 3 2017 - 13:51

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calle.itw

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I cannot see McLaren going winning out of this either way.
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- Sep 3 2017 - 13:51
- mclarenfan1968
  
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  You put in the Mercedes engine in there today (even if the mounting holes could be adapted, which I doubt) they won't win but they sure as hell will be up there consistently with the likes of Redbull, Williams and Force India. That's the point.
  
  Your aero is influenced by the engine you develop around. Simply by putting a faster engine wont give you wins right away but you still need a good starting point. Honda as a starting point is bonafide trash. How long do you want to give these Honda clowns? 3 Seasons and not on iota of improvement. It's the same issues over and over again. This race ICE, next race, MGU-K, MGU-H, electronics bla bla bla. Mclaren has been hamstrung by these turd shit engines for far too long. You can't progress on aero in isolation, the engine is a key part to the development.
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  Sep 5 2017 - 11:52
reg

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Todt may think McLaren should stay with Honda, remain last and look idiots - WHY?
I think Masrter Brawn may have other ideas!
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- Sep 4 2017 - 01:34
reg

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Don't forget they have been through this rubbish before!
Do you not remember the cr*p Peugeot engines!
I think that f they are really serious about F! and in building super cars, then, they really need to build their "own" F! engines. After all Merc bought Ilmor, and their F1 engines are British not German, so why wouldn't McLaren get Mr Ilien to build them a device to take the others apart - maybe this is already happening as I type!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Sep 4 2017 - 01:43
- Harryw
  
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  Id love them to build their own too with support from an engine specialist
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  Sep 4 2017 - 11:12