Honda raise BAR and set sights on F1 title

HONDA already have their sights set on claiming the Formula One constructors’ world championship after announcing a buyout of the BAR team yesterday.

Honda are to become the sole owners of BAR next season after majority shareholders and founders British American Tobacco (BAT) agreed to the sale of their 55% stake in the British-based outfit.

Honda, who have been BAR’s engine partner for the past six seasons, already have an existing 45% stake in the team they purchased in January.