Honda Engine Problems

[DeepFriar]

Here is a good article on the uphill battle Honda has been fighting to get competitive in F1. Good description of the workings of the "power unit" and how its performance contributes to the problem.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34208407

 

[JC1]

Thanks for the post. It's too bad that Honda isn't competitive in F1. Looks again like Mercedes is on pace to win the Driver's and Contructor's championships.

I wonder if Honda is committed to spending billions to get back on Top in F1. Even in the IRL they aren't dominating.

 

[DeepFriar]

After having left the sport as a team I would fear that if they also fold tent anytime soon as an engine supplier we may never see them return. Like you I hope very much they are commited to it.

 

[OneEyeJack]

It looks like the smaller less well funded teams are doing well to be competitive against the rich well funded established teams. It this is really what's going on then all this rule making stuff is showing good results.

 

[Whitewolf]

It seems that the choice of an axial compressor might be the major problem.