BAR launch: Richards sets podium target
BAR team principal David Richards says qualifying in the top 10 at grands prix is the key to scoring points and podium finishes in 2003
Speaking at today's launch of the BAR 005 at Barcelona in Spain, Richards set out his targets for the coming season.
"I honestly think we'll be regular qualifiers in the top 10," said Richards. "If we can achieve that, we'll get podiums and score points on a regular basis. Twelve months from now, I want to look back and see this as the year BAR finally came of age."
Richards believes that the team's new challenger will provide the platform for his star driver line-up of Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button to join in the fight for honours.
He added: "With a much-improved car, Jacques will now be able to demonstrate his extraordinary talent, whilst Jenson, with three seasons under his belt, is well-positioned to challenge the frontrunners. Together with our third driver Takuma Sato, I feel that BAR now has a driver line-up that is the match of any in Formula 1."
Be part of the Autosport community
Join the conversationShare Or Save This Story
Brake issues hindered Rosenqvist’s chances of IndyCar victory in Long Beach
Ayrton Senna's famous Honda NSX up for sale
Yamaha to test completely new MotoGP bike at Jerez
Krack: Aston Martin frustrated by inconsistent F1 penalty decisions
How Stroll and Magnussen revealed the scale of F1’s racing and rules problems
Did F1's new sprint format work?
Chinese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
Why Verstappen's China F1 win was a sideshow to the real battle
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
Top Comments