BAR 002

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BAR 002
BAR 002 Honda Collection Hall.jpg
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBritish American Racing
Designer(s)Adrian Reynard (Technical Director)
Malcolm Oastler (Chief Designer)
Willem Toet (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor01
Successor003
Technical specifications
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod/torsion springs/rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod/torsion springs/rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
EngineHonda RA000E 3-litre 72-degree V10
TransmissionBAR six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic, sequential
Power810 hp @ 17,000 rpm[1]
Fuel?
Lubricants? (Rd. 1–2),
Nisseki Mitsubishi (Rd. 3–17)
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsLucky Strike BAR Honda
Notable drivers22. Canada Jacques Villeneuve
23. Brazil Ricardo Zonta
Debut2000 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
17000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The BAR 002 was the car with which the British American Racing Formula One team competed in the 2000 Formula One season. It was driven by the 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, and Brazilian Ricardo Zonta, both drivers in their second year with the team.

The car proved a reassuringly competent runner after the 1999 disaster; the team's début season in which it embarrassingly failed to score any points. Villeneuve scored seven points finishes, whilst Zonta backed him up with three. However, the number two driver was dropped at the end of the year to make way for Olivier Panis, who had spent the season as McLaren's test driver.

The year also marked the inaugural season of a Honda engine supply, a partnership which would eventually lead to the team being bought out by the Japanese company for the 2006 season.

The team eventually finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship, with 20 points. This tally was equal to the Benetton team, but Giancarlo Fisichella's podium finishes ensured that the Anglo-Italian team stayed ahead.

BAR used 'Lucky Strike' logos, except at the British and French Grands Prix.

Complete Formula One results[]

(key)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Points WCC
2000 BAR Honda V10 B AUS BRA SMR GBR ESP EUR MON CAN FRA AUT GER HUN BEL ITA USA JPN MAL 20 5th
Canada Jacques Villeneuve 4 Ret 5 16 Ret Ret 7 15 4 4 8 12 7 Ret 4 6 5
Brazil Ricardo Zonta 6 9 12 Ret 8 Ret Ret 8 Ret Ret Ret 14 12 6 6 9 Ret

References[]

  1. ^ "Honda". Stats F1. Retrieved 15 December 2020.


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