Honda Rumored to Return to Formula 1 Racing

GLENDALE, Wis. - May 29, 2013 - PRLog -- There has been a rumor making the rounds for some time now, and it makes the team at David Hobbs Honda excited to announce that the automaker has confirmed that they will be returning to Formula 1 as an engine supplier to McLaren in the start of 2015. Honda's CEO, Takanobu Ito, is eager to get the automaker back into Formula 1 racing, referencing the many ways in which the company has grown by taking on the challenges associated with racing.

The story does not end there, however. Despite Honda's confirmation of their return as McLaren's engine supplier, McLaren has recently denied the rumor, giving credence to the speculation that part of the reason Honda said they would not be returning until 2015 is based on McLaren's contract with Mercedes.

Honda's partnership with McLaren led to multiple titles from 1988 to 1991, with a duo of racers earning titles in 15 out of the 16 races in the 1988 season alone, a record that Honda surely wants to repeat.

Honda's role as a green automaker is likely to come in valuable with some of the new rules coming into play for Formula 1, as they are working on a 1.6L V6 turbocharged engine that uses energy recovery technology for improved efficiency.

The same or similar technology is available in the showroom today in the form of Honda's many alternative fuel vehicles, with hybrids taking advantage of the energy recovery technology like regenerative braking to help recharge their batteries, from the CR-Z to the Civic Hybrid, even to plug-in options like the latest Accord Hybrid.

For the latest news on Honda and their involvement in racing, visit the showroom at David Hobbs Honda six days a week. In addition to being one of the leading areas for Milwaukee drivers to find new and used vehicles, they are also a source for information on all things Honda. Drivers in need of financing on their next vehicle or repairs on their current vehicle can find it all at their full-service dealership at 6100 North Green Bay Avenue in Glendale, Wisconsin.

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