Rubens Plows Bugs Bunny

On the second day of the recent tests in the Circuit de Catalunya, Bugs Bunny from the famed Looney Toons series was tragically killed in a pit lane accident involving Rubens Barrichello of the Honda F1 team. Bugs Bunny and his colleagues of the Looney Toons series were consultants to the Honda F1 team working on the latest developments of Hondas KER system set to be introduced for the 2009 formula one season.

According to witness accounts, Rubens was coming into the pits for a routine change of tires and fuel when Elmer Fudd was seen chasing Bugs Bunny from the back of the Honda garage into the path of Barrichellos speeding Honda. Bugs Bunny was air lifted to the local hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

This is a tragic event in the latest rounds of the eco friendly developments for Honda. During the recent tests in the Circuit de Catalunya, Honda like many of its peers have been testing new developments for the 2009 formula one season. With the new dramatic rule changes set to take place at the beginning of next season, many teams have already begun testing mechanical and aero packages set to propel their teams to the top of formula one.

In the development of the KER systems Honda recently hired the cast from the famed Looney Toons series, as consultants working with the Honda F1 team. Though the venture between Warner Brothers and Honda F1 has been kept fairly quiet, the cast were on hand to aid the team in their recent tests in the Circuit de Catalunya this past week.

On Wednesday, Ross brawn, team principle for the Honda F1 Team released this statement.

“Today is a sad sad day for F1 and the motor sports fraternity in general. We are sad to report that Bug Bunny was tragically killed in the pit lane accident involving Rubens (Barrichello), Elmer (Fudd) and Bugs (Bunny) himself. We have not had a fatal accident in F1 for a very long time, and though we have strived to increase the safety measures within our sport, today’s tragic event was a step back for F1 and the FIA. We will continue to work with the FIA in imposing new rules regarding shenanigans in the pit lane and garages to improve safety measures in formula one.”

Elmer Fudd is currently being held in the Catalunya police station on the charges of Involuntary Manslaughter and Shenanigans in the Pit lane. Neither he or Rubens could be reached for comments.

Honda's golden boy

After seeing how well McLaren's star protégé Lewis Hamilton has fared up to his Formula 1 debut, Honda F1 has decided to look elsewhere for the future of their racing program. Enter 16 year old Will Stevens, who is quickly earning the reputation of being one of the top kart racers in the world. Ross Brawn was at the signing ceremony of the young star, and was happy to get the contract for the young Brit's sealed: "After seeing how little McLaren pays Lewis it was obvious to start hiring kids before they get a taste of the big bucks."


Details of the contract amount for Stevens were undisclosed, however sources tell us that Stevens signed a 4-year deal with Honda F1 for the price of "a year supply of Clearasil Ultra, a high-definition television, a Playstation 3 with a modest library of games and a weekly allowance of £150,". When asked to comment regarding the new deal, Stevens quietly said "This has been the best year for me ever. My voice has finally broke, I've got pubes now, and now I'm going to be a Formula 1 driver!"

Not to be outdone by Honda, Force India owner Vijay Mallya has also launched a campaign to find the next F1 driving star in his home country of India. "We are looking for someone with the ambition to succeed, and willing to do so for minimum wage," said Mallya.

Renault loves the environment too

Not to be outdone by Honda F1, Renault have announced today that they have also picked up new title sponsor Mother Nature and gone with the eco-themed livery. However, unlike Honda, Flavio has worked out a deal with all existing sponsorship on the car which allows the team to run coexisting sponsorship on the vehicle.

Public spokesperson at Renault F1 was quoted saying, "We can be just as 'green' as Honda, and we've found a way to promote eco-friendliness without compromising our advertising revenues. In fact, we've been doing the eco-theme since 2002 so I guess some could say we're the original pioneers of the 'Earth Dream'..."


Who will be next to jump on the eco-bandwagon? Rumor in the paddock is that Red Bull is currently leading the charge in development of alternative energy engines in preparations for the rule changes of 2009. Here's what it might look like...

Honda's return to form?

Today Honda revealed their new car and with it, a new strategy for the beleaguered team.

After last years poor performance, visually with their atrocious livery, and on the track with their staggeringly poor performance, the Honda team decided it was time for a complete revamp. Honda has one of the biggest budgets in F1, but has seen little success in return. Last season, the Honda team had been embarrassed by the comparative success of their B-team Super Aguri... along with just about every other team, big and small. With Brawn behind the proverbial wheel, however, Honda is bound to become a force with which to be reckoned.

"We have decided to follow the lead of McLaren and simply copy Ferrari." said new team principal Ross Brawn, "But since my expertise pertains to the older Ferraris, the team has deemed it most efficient to copy the F2002."

"As for that terrible livery last year," continued Brawn, "Honda has given up on obtaining sponsorship and has copied Ferrari's in the hope they will eventually pay us."

Elsewhere around the paddock, former Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello seems most pleased with the new Honda effort.

"It feel good to be in a car I'm so familiar with. I believe this to be the right approach for our team. However, my bigger concern is the team's decision to copy Vettal's haircut. We look like a freakish German chia pets." said Barrichello after testing.