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Car_name = Honda RA108 | |
Car_name = Honda RA108 | |
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Image = [[File:Barrichello Canada 2008.jpg|260px]] |
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|Caption=[[Rubens Barrichello]] driving the RA108 at the [[2008 Canadian Grand Prix]]| |
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Category = [[Formula One]] | |
Category = [[Formula One]] | |
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Constructor = [[Honda Racing F1|Honda]] | |
Constructor = [[Honda Racing F1|Honda]] | |
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Designer = [[Shuhei Nakamoto]] (Technical Director)<br />[[Jörg Zander]] (Deputy Technical Director) <br /> Kevin Taylor (Chief Designer)<br />[[Loic Bigois]] (Head of Aerodynamics)| |
Designer = [[Shuhei Nakamoto]] {{smaller|(Technical Director)}}<br />[[Jörg Zander]] {{smaller|(Deputy Technical Director)}}<br /> [[Jacky Eeckelaert]] {{smaller|(Engineering Director)}} <br /> Kevin Taylor {{smaller|(Chief Designer)}}<br />[[Loic Bigois]] {{smaller|(Head of Aerodynamics)}}| |
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Predecessor = [[Honda RA107|RA107]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/brawn-and-brains-in-depth-review-of-the-title-race-and-a-look-ahead-to-2010-1809032.html|title=Brawn and brains! In-depth review of the title race and a look ahead to 2010|last=Tremayne|first=David|date=24 October 2009|website=Independent|access-date=10 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-date=10 April 2018 |
Predecessor = [[Honda RA107|RA107]] | |
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Successor = [[Brawn BGP 001]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/brawn-and-brains-in-depth-review-of-the-title-race-and-a-look-ahead-to-2010-1809032.html|title=Brawn and brains! In-depth review of the title race and a look ahead to 2010|last=Tremayne|first=David|date=24 October 2009|website=Independent|access-date=10 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-date=10 April 2018 |
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Team = [[Honda Racing F1|Honda Racing F1 Team]] | |
Team = [[Honda Racing F1|Honda Racing F1 Team]] | |
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Drivers = 16. {{flagicon|UK}} [[Jenson Button]]<br>17. {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Rubens Barrichello]]| |
Drivers = 16. {{flagicon|UK}} [[Jenson Button]]<br>17. {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Rubens Barrichello]]| |
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Front suspension = [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone]] with pushrod-activated [[torsion springs]] and rockers, [[Showa Corporation|Showa]] [[Shock absorber|dampers]] | |
Front suspension = [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone]] with pushrod-activated [[torsion springs]] and rockers, [[Showa Corporation|Showa]] [[Shock absorber|dampers]] | |
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Rear suspension = [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone]] with pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, [[Showa Corporation|Showa]] [[Shock absorber|dampers]] | |
Rear suspension = [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone]] with pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, [[Showa Corporation|Showa]] [[Shock absorber|dampers]] | |
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Engine name = Honda RA808E | |
Engine name = Honda ''RA808E'' | |
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Capacity = {{cvt|2.4|L|cuin|abbr=on|lk=on}} | |
Capacity = {{cvt|2.4|L|cuin|abbr=on|lk=on}} | |
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Configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]], 19,000 [[Revolutions per minute|RPM]] rev limited| |
Configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]], 19,000 [[Revolutions per minute|RPM]] rev limited| |
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Turbo/NA = [[Naturally |
Turbo/NA = [[Naturally-aspirated]], | |
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Engine position = [[Mid engine|mid- |
Engine position = [[Mid engine|mid-engined]] | |
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Power = 747-775 hp @ 19,000 rpm<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/moteur-honda.aspx|title=Engine Honda|website=www.statsf1.com|access-date=18 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/f1/hondas-f1-engine-revealed/|title = Honda's F1 engine revealed|date = 24 November 2013}}</ref> | |
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Gearbox name = Honda [[Carbon composite]] maincase, | |
Gearbox name = Honda [[Carbon composite]] maincase, | |
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Gears = 7-speed, Honda internals | |
Gears = 7-speed, Honda internals | |
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Lubricants = [[Nippon Oil|ENEOS]] | |
Lubricants = [[Nippon Oil|ENEOS]] | |
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Tyres = [[Bridgestone]] Potenza<br/>BBS Forged Magnesium Wheels| |
Tyres = [[Bridgestone]] Potenza<br/>BBS Forged Magnesium Wheels| |
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Debut = [[2008 Australian Grand Prix]] |
Debut = [[2008 Australian Grand Prix]] |
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|Last_event=[[2008 Brazilian Grand Prix]]| |
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Races = 18| |
Races = 18| |
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Wins = 0| |
Wins = 0| |
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Podiums = 1| |
Podiums = 1| |
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The '''Honda RA108''' was the [[Formula One]] racing car with which [[Honda Racing F1]] contested the [[2008 Formula One season]]. |
The '''Honda RA108''' was the [[Formula One]] racing car with which [[Honda Racing F1]] contested the [[2008 Formula One World Championship|2008 Formula One season]]. The car was driven by teammates [[Jenson Button]] and [[Rubens Barrichello]]. |
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Following the departure of Honda from the sport at the end of 2008 and [[Honda Racing F1#Sale and formation of Brawn GP|the sale of the team]] to team principal [[Ross Brawn]] in 2009, the RA108 was the last car produced by the [[Brackley]]-based team to bear the Honda name and the last Formula One car powered by a Honda engine until 2015, when Honda re-entered the sport as an engine supplier to power the [[McLaren MP4-30]].<ref>{{cite news| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7927488.stm | title = Honda team to return as Brawn GP | publisher = BBC Sport | access-date = 6 March 2009 | date=6 March 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Honda confirm F1 return with McLaren in 2015|url=http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/05/16/honda-confirm-f1-return-mclaren-2015/|first=Keith|last=Collantine|work=F1 Fanatic|publisher=Keith Collantine|date=16 May 2013|access-date=16 May 2013}}</ref> |
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==Launch== |
==Launch== |
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[[Image:Rubens Barrichello 2008 Valencia test.jpg|left|thumb|An RA108 driven by Rubens Barrichello at Valencia, January 23rd 2008.]] |
[[Image:Rubens Barrichello 2008 Valencia test.jpg|left|thumb|An RA108 driven by Rubens Barrichello at Valencia, January 23rd 2008.]] |
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The car was unveiled at a test in [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]] on 23 January 2008, a week before the car's official launch, driven by Rubens Barrichello.<ref name="Barrichello debuts new Honda RA108">{{cite news| title =Barrichello debuts new Honda RA108| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/178359/barrichello-debuts-new-honda-ra108/| date =2008-01-23| |
The car was unveiled at a test in [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]] on 23 January 2008, a week before the car's official launch, driven by Rubens Barrichello.<ref name="Barrichello debuts new Honda RA108">{{cite news| title =Barrichello debuts new Honda RA108| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/178359/barrichello-debuts-new-honda-ra108/| date =2008-01-23| access-date =2011-01-30}}</ref> The car was officially unveiled at the team's operational headquarters in Brackley, England.<ref name="Honda presents RA108">{{cite news| title =Honda presents RA108| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/178811/honda-presents-ra108/| date =2008-01-29| access-date =2011-01-30}}</ref> |
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For the 2008 season, the Honda F1 team named [[Ross Brawn]] as team principal and also announced a new deputy technical director in the form of former [[BMW Sauber]] chief designer [[Jörg Zander]]. |
For the 2008 season, the Honda F1 team named [[Ross Brawn]] as team principal and also announced a new deputy technical director in the form of former [[BMW Sauber]] chief designer [[Jörg Zander]]. |
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For the 2008 season, the team retained their drivers from the previous two seasons, [[Jenson Button]] and [[Rubens Barrichello]]. Honda also recruited [[Alexander Wurz]] from [[WilliamsF1|Williams]], although the veteran Austrian had announced his retirement from race driving in 2007, but Wurz could not turn down the prospect of working alongside Ross Brawn.<ref name="Wurz: Brawn made Honda proposal interesting">{{cite news| title =Wurz: Brawn made Honda proposal interesting| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/178973/wurz-brawn-made-honda-proposal-interesting/| date =2008-01-31| |
For the 2008 season, the team retained their drivers from the previous two seasons, [[Jenson Button]] and [[Rubens Barrichello]]. Honda also recruited [[Alexander Wurz]] from [[WilliamsF1|Williams]], although the veteran Austrian had announced his retirement from race driving in 2007, but Wurz could not turn down the prospect of working alongside Ross Brawn.<ref name="Wurz: Brawn made Honda proposal interesting">{{cite news| title =Wurz: Brawn made Honda proposal interesting| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/178973/wurz-brawn-made-honda-proposal-interesting/| date =2008-01-31| access-date =2011-01-30}}</ref> Honda also confirmed that their young driver line up will include 2006 British Formula 3 Champion [[Mike Conway]] and Italian [[Luca Filippi]]. |
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==2008 season== |
==2008 season== |
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===Testing=== |
===Testing=== |
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The RA108 had been a constant mid to rear end car in 2008 testing with Jenson Button saying the car lacked "driveability" as the drivers and team adapted the RA108 to new rules.<ref name="New Honda lacks driveability - Button">{{cite news| title =New Honda lacks driveability - Button| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/179295/new-honda-lacks-driveability-button/| date =2008-02-04| |
The RA108 had been a constant mid to rear end car in 2008 testing with Jenson Button saying the car lacked "driveability" as the drivers and team adapted the RA108 to new rules.<ref name="New Honda lacks driveability - Button">{{cite news| title =New Honda lacks driveability - Button| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/179295/new-honda-lacks-driveability-button/| date =2008-02-04| access-date =2011-01-30}}</ref> For the 2008 season, the FIA implemented rules that required all teams to use one gearbox for four races and a standard [[McLaren Electronic Systems]] ECU that prevents the use of driving aids such as [[traction control system|traction control]] and [[engine braking]]. Ross Brawn had already said the team had a better chance for the [[2009 Formula One season]] as the regulations for 2009 would be totally new.<ref name="Brawn turns attention to 2009">{{cite news| title =Brawn turns attention to 2009| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/180549/brawn-turns-attention-to-2009/| date =2008-02-22| access-date =2011-01-30}}</ref> |
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Button commented on how positively the team developed the RA108.<ref name="Button positive after final week of testing">{{cite news| title =Button positive after final week of testing| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/181554/button-positive-after-final-week-of-testing/| date =2008-03-07| |
Button commented on how positively the team developed the RA108.<ref name="Button positive after final week of testing">{{cite news| title =Button positive after final week of testing| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/181554/button-positive-after-final-week-of-testing/| date =2008-03-07| access-date =2011-01-30}}</ref> At their final week of testing at the [[Circuito Permanente de Jerez|Jerez Circuit]] in [[Spain]], the team added new aerodynamics, with most of the wings being revised. Head of Race and Test Engineering, Steve Clark, believed the car was a clear step forward.<ref name="Last gasp progress for Honda">{{cite news| title =Last gasp progress for Honda| publisher =GPUpdate.net| url =http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/181548/last-gasp-progress-for-honda/| date =2008-03-07| access-date =2011-01-30}}</ref> |
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In the testing in Paul Ricard before the [[2008 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco Grand Prix]], a second revision of the "dumbo" wings on the nose, first introduced in the [[2008 Spanish Grand Prix|Spanish Grand Prix]], was introduced. |
In the testing in Paul Ricard before the [[2008 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco Grand Prix]], a second revision of the "dumbo" wings on the nose, first introduced in the [[2008 Spanish Grand Prix|Spanish Grand Prix]], was introduced. |
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Image:Barrichello Canada 2008.jpg|Barrichello driving the RA108 at the [[2008 Canadian Grand Prix]], showing the "''elephant ear''" nose winglets. |
Image:Barrichello Canada 2008.jpg|Barrichello driving the RA108 at the [[2008 Canadian Grand Prix]], showing the "''elephant ear''" nose winglets. |
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Image:Honda Dumbo Wings.jpg|A close-up of the second revision "dumbo" wings, introduced in the Monaco Grand Prix. |
Image:Honda Dumbo Wings.jpg|A close-up of the second revision "dumbo" wings, introduced in the Monaco Grand Prix. |
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Image:RA108_CollectionHall.jpg|The RA108 on display at [[Honda Collection Hall]] |
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==Complete Formula One results== |
==Complete Formula One results== |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{commons category|Honda RA108}} |
{{commons category|Honda RA108}} |
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* https://web.archive.org/web/20080309055139/http://www.hondaracingf1.com/loband/car_overview.php |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080309055139/http://www.hondaracingf1.com/loband/car_overview.php Honda RA108 Overview] |
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* http://www.f1technical.net/news/8129 |
* [http://www.f1technical.net/news/8129 RA108 technical specifications] |
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* https://web.archive.org/web/20081205044954/http://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/cars/176483/honda-ra108.html Launch story |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205044954/http://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/cars/176483/honda-ra108.html Launch story] |
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{{F1 cars 2008}} |
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Constructor | Honda | ||||||||||
Designer(s) | Shuhei Nakamoto (Technical Director) Jörg Zander (Deputy Technical Director) Jacky Eeckelaert (Engineering Director) Kevin Taylor (Chief Designer) Loic Bigois (Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
Predecessor | RA107 | ||||||||||
Successor | Brawn BGP 001[1] | ||||||||||
Technical specifications | |||||||||||
Chassis | Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque | ||||||||||
Suspension (front) | Double wishbone with pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, Showa dampers | ||||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone with pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, Showa dampers | ||||||||||
Engine | Honda RA808E 2.4 L (150 cu in) 90° V8, 19,000 RPM rev limited Naturally-aspirated, mid-engined | ||||||||||
Transmission | Honda Carbon composite maincase, 7-speed, Honda internals Sequential semi-automatic hydraulic activation | ||||||||||
Power | 747-775 hp @ 19,000 rpm[2][3] | ||||||||||
Fuel | ? (5.75% bio fuel) | ||||||||||
Lubricants | ENEOS | ||||||||||
Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza BBS Forged Magnesium Wheels | ||||||||||
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Notable entrants | Honda Racing F1 Team | ||||||||||
Notable drivers | 16. Jenson Button 17. Rubens Barrichello | ||||||||||
Debut | 2008 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last event | 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Honda RA108 was the Formula One racing car with which Honda Racing F1 contested the 2008 Formula One season. The car was driven by teammates Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello.
Following the departure of Honda from the sport at the end of 2008 and the sale of the team to team principal Ross Brawn in 2009, the RA108 was the last car produced by the Brackley-based team to bear the Honda name and the last Formula One car powered by a Honda engine until 2015, when Honda re-entered the sport as an engine supplier to power the McLaren MP4-30.[4][5]
The car was unveiled at a test in Valencia on 23 January 2008, a week before the car's official launch, driven by Rubens Barrichello.[6] The car was officially unveiled at the team's operational headquarters in Brackley, England.[7]
For the 2008 season, the Honda F1 team named Ross Brawn as team principal and also announced a new deputy technical director in the form of former BMW Sauber chief designer Jörg Zander.
For the 2008 season, the team retained their drivers from the previous two seasons, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. Honda also recruited Alexander Wurz from Williams, although the veteran Austrian had announced his retirement from race driving in 2007, but Wurz could not turn down the prospect of working alongside Ross Brawn.[8] Honda also confirmed that their young driver line up will include 2006 British Formula 3 Champion Mike Conway and Italian Luca Filippi.
The RA108 had been a constant mid to rear end car in 2008 testing with Jenson Button saying the car lacked "driveability" as the drivers and team adapted the RA108 to new rules.[9] For the 2008 season, the FIA implemented rules that required all teams to use one gearbox for four races and a standard McLaren Electronic Systems ECU that prevents the use of driving aids such as traction control and engine braking. Ross Brawn had already said the team had a better chance for the 2009 Formula One season as the regulations for 2009 would be totally new.[10]
Button commented on how positively the team developed the RA108.[11] At their final week of testing at the Jerez CircuitinSpain, the team added new aerodynamics, with most of the wings being revised. Head of Race and Test Engineering, Steve Clark, believed the car was a clear step forward.[12]
In the testing in Paul Ricard before the Monaco Grand Prix, a second revision of the "dumbo" wings on the nose, first introduced in the Spanish Grand Prix, was introduced.
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Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Points | WCC |
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2008 | Honda Racing F1 | Honda V8 | B | AUS | MAL | BHR | ESP | TUR | MON | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | EUR | BEL | ITA | SIN | JPN | CHN | BRA | 14 | 9th | |
Jenson Button | Ret | 10 | Ret | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | Ret | Ret | 17 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 13 | ||||||
Rubens Barrichello | DSQ | 13 | 11 | Ret | 14 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 3 | Ret | 16 | 16 | Ret | 17 | Ret | 13 | 11 | 15 |
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