Honda Wins in Formula one Hungarian Grand Prix
7th August 2006
After 13 previous appearances on a Formula One podium, British driver Jenson Button in his Honda Formula one machine finally came as the winner by claiming his first victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Button’s victory also gave the Honda team its first win as a Formula One constructor since 1967. Honda Motor Co. President Takeo Fukui was at the event to receive the trophy given to the winning manufacturer.
It is an historic day for Honda to have reached this important milestone after a period of 39 years. Honda’s first victory came at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix, supplied by American Richie Ginther. It was his sole triumph in a 52-race career. Surtees’ win at Monza two years later was, like that of Button, a long-awaited joy, if not a deliverance.
In 1967, however, Honda were a more streamlined and modest outfit than the vast concern now built around the former British American Racing (BAR) team. Soichiro Honda, the founder member had passion to enter the formula one racing world. Honda has proved to the world that the performance of its racing cars is world class.
Our hats off to Honda and Jenson Button !!
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