The Weekly Grapevine
Two bruised Japanese giants currently stalk the F1 pitlane, both of which claim to be on the path to success. Dieter Rencken takes stock of the many similarities - as well as the vast differences - between Honda and Toyota
The Japanese Warriors
In so many ways they are utterly similar; in others they could not be more different even if they were so directed by Formula One's power brokers and administrators.
Both teams are Japanese, both made their present appearances in the paddock at around the same time, both have run in red and white of their fatherland, both employ a driver with one Grand Prix victory to his name, both have been highly successful in other motorsport categories, and both suffered torrid years immediately after switching tyre suppliers and commissioning second wind tunnels.
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