Honda F1 RA106 (2006) Malaysian Grand Prix 3rd Place - ButtonHondas return to Formula One competition as a full works team was embodied in the RA106, which took to the track 38 years after the Japanese teams last appearance. Honda was a proven engine supplier in the sport, having supplied Lucky Strike BAR Honda for the previous five years, and wished to increase its visibility and input by owning and running a team. Yasuhiro Wada, president of Honda Racing Development, said the 2006 F1 season means a great deal