Jo Schlesser
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Joseph Théodule Marie Schlesser was a French Formula One and sports car racing driver. He participated in three World Championship Grands Prix, including the 1968 French Grand Prix in which he was kil
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Honda in Formula One
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The Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has participated in Formula One, as an engine manufacturer and team owner, for various periods since 1964. They have been active as engine manufacturers sinc
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…was forced to retire with a clutch problem after two laps. An opportunity for a Formula One seat came for Schlesser in the 1968 French Grand Prix with Honda. The Honda team had completed an experimental air-cooled Formula One car (the RA302) which had been tested by their works driver John Surtees. Surtees…
Restored 1965 Honda RA272, the first Japanese car to win in Formula One. The car is painted in the racing colours of Japan.
John Surtees and Yoshio Nakamura at the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix
Honda RA121E V12 engine as supplied to McLaren for the 1991 season
The all-conquering Honda RA168E V6 turbo used in the McLaren MP4/4 and Lotus 100T in 1988