http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mai.../smgars112.xml

If true, and I don't see why not, it SHOULD be the turning point for HF1. I don't believe it will necessarily mean instant success, but I think it may be the start of a long, ever upward grind.

 

like sadlerau said, this would be so great!



Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn is expected to be unveiled as Honda's new team boss later today.

Brawn has been out of Formula One for just under a year now after opting to take a sabbatical away from Ferrari and the sport as he considered his options for the future.

And although the was talk of him returning to Ferrari at the end of this year, rumours claimed that depended on whether or not Jean Todt remained at the helm of the Scuderia - a position Brawn wanted.

However, with there being little sign of Todt retiring, Brawn has reportedly agreed to take up the role of new Honda team boss, with his unveiling expected later today.

The Daily Telegraph reports that 'Honda will unveil the former Ferrari technical director, Ross Brawn, as team principal of their Formula One team today. The spectacular coup will see Nick Fry, who nominally held the role, continue in the post of chief executive.'

The arrival of Brawn, who is rated as one of the most sought after engineering gurus in F1, is likely to also put an end to Jenson Button's threat of leaving the team.

The newspaper continued saying that his 'appointment is seen by Fry and Honda as a critical step towards securing the World Championship for the first time as a constructor, as opposed to engine supplier, a role in which Honda previously enjoyed great success.'

It also alleged that Honda first approached the Englishman back in April but that he was 'unable to respond out of respect for his former employers in Italy, who had first call on his services.'

However, after talks with Ferrari broke down in October 'Fry's relentless pursuit throughout the summer eventually paid off when Brawn, who also attracted strong interest from Red Bull and Toyota, immediately confirmed his availability.

'The pair travelled to Japan earlier this month for talks with the Honda hierarchy in Tokyo. It is believed the deal was finally signed off in Japan last week.'

Honda, though, only told their drivers of Brawn's signing on Friday, opting to keep it a 'tight secret' until it was finalised.

 

CONFIRMED Now all we need is Rory Byrne and MS to join Honda a la Ferrari and maybe there'll be a WC!!!! I can dream bishes . . . . . .

 

That is a great coup for Honda F1 racing ... looking to see what things Brawn can bring to Honda.

 

So, is Reubens still on board at Honda for 2008? Maybe that old Ferrari connection can produce some results early.

 

By not offering the same position to Ross?

Just moments after Honda confirmed the signing of Ross Brawn, Ferrari have announced that Stefano Domenicali will replace Jean Todt.

The team revealed that sporting director Domenicali will take on the role of Director of the Gestione Sportiva as of January 1 2008. The position is currently held by Todt.

Other changes include technical director Mario Almondo stepping up into the role of operations director while Aldo Costa will become the new technical director.

Gilles Simon has been promoted to engine director.

Meanwhile it remains to be seen what role Todt will take at the team and whether he will stay on as the head of the Ferrari automobile company.


Or is it that Brawn was offered a position and not enough $$ and he chose Honda instead?

 

Wow...

 

doesn't matter, it's all signed and Ross can bring some leadership to the team and hopefully honda starts winning soon.

 

Best news I've heard in some time.

 

Wow,............didnt really see all of this coming. GO HONDA

 

So how many diskettes will Brawn be bringing over to Honda?




Just kidding. Great news for the team.

 

that was part of the job requirment, no diskettes, no job for you

 

Fix the xxx damn wind tunnel first, Honda. Or else the new Honda F1 car (developed from the faulty wind tunnel) will go nowhere even if Superman takes the helm.

 

^^^EXACTLY Edward, exactly.

 

just need some good drivers.

 

MS couldn't make that hog (RA107) go any faster, thing was a disaster.

 

If that hog (RA107) would go the full distance, at least there was a slim chance to claim points. But most of the time it couldn't even last long enough to see the checkered flag. More fasinating was that Barrichello seemed to enjoy visiting the pit more often than the front runners in many occasions. So it is not a surprise to see Barrichello has zero point in 2007.

Are all teams testing right now with the common ECU as required in 2008 ?