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Teams 2002:

B.A.R.

As it is traditionally, B.A.R. presented its new car well in advance before the start of the season.
This is a choice in order to be able to test the car and to solve any problem it may occur but has the disadvantage of not letting the engineering staff to test until the very last minute the project at the wind gallery.
In these last few years B.A.R. surely hasn't gone fast and in 2001 they had structural problems at the chassis. The new 004 is not too different from the predecessor with some changes in the body and the front that looks slightly more square; the engineers should have increased the stiffness and strength of the car as last year seemed to be a problem. In the classical style of the team the side are quite large with double back wings; seems to be better the joint with the engine thanks to the new Honda been sensibly lowered and enlarged in the opening corner of the engine. 

Honda has done a good job in the engine evolution to oppose to the other teams and the collaboration with the anglo-american team's engineers is so tight that they deal with body problems as well.
It's been said about a Honda project rounding off engine-gear and this would confirm about a future entry of the Japanese firm with a total new F1, mainly for a question of look, considering that Toyota has done the same.

The challenge Jordan-B.A.R. for the highest authority (they both use  Honda engines) will be conclusive; last year they both let down and soon a choice will be made. From this point of view must be seen Craig Pollok resignation who in three years time wasn't able to reach the team intended goals, the prompt arrival of David Richards always close to the sponsor British American Tobacco and in the past close to Benetton.

Technical Schedule

Telaio/Chassis

Motore/Engine

Cambio/Transmission

Dimensioni/Dimensions