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As before, Honda remains the only manufacturer currently in Formula One to support two teams with equal specification factory engines, with BAR Honda and DHL Jordan Honda both receiving the new Honda RA002E for their respective 2002 campaigns.

The release of the RA002E represents the fulfilment of extensive research and development during the previous year. The powerplant's increased V angle and compact packaging results in a lower centre of gravity and reduced size and weight, while power has been increased. As with all of its engines, Honda views performance development as an ongoing process and will be looking to deliver gains throughout the season.

A productive testing programme over the past months, both on track with the teams and on its dynamometers, has allowed Honda to build up valuable mileage on interim specification RA002Es in readiness for the challenge ahead. It has also enabled Honda's engineers to develop important working relationships with the new Jordan Honda driver pairing of Giancarlo Fisichella and Takuma Sato, to build an understanding of their individual driving styles for engine set-ups.

Before the RA002E completes its first lap of Albert Park, Honda will have already been in action in Melbourne as the lead-up to the race again coincides with the annual Melbourne Motor Show, where Giancarlo Fisichella will unveil the new Honda NSX for Honda Australia, an evolution of the marque's world-famous flagship sportscar.

Part of Honda's Asia/Oceania region, Honda Australia is an importer and distributor of automobiles, motorcycles, power equipment, outboard motors and parts. Melbourne in particular is a key location to Honda Australia, as its power equipment subsidiary and Honda Manufacturing Australia are based thirty minutes from the city centre at Campbellfield. The latter produces approximately 20,000 lawnmowers per year, exporting to 19 countries as well as for sale in the domestic market.