2000 BAR 002

The new Honda-powered British American Racing 020 chassis was introduced in 2000. It was a significant improvement over the period car, and was considerably more reliable than the team's previous effort. The team enjoyed a best finish of 4th place. On several occasions, the cars looked like points-scoring contenders. As the season came to a close, the team finished 4th in the constructors' championships - a significant improvement from the Team's 1999 result.

This car, chassis number 020-05, is a points-scoring race chassis (less engine) as used by both British American Racing drivers in the FIA 2000 Formula One World Championship. The car was raced by Villeneuve at the Silverstone, Barcelona and Budapest Grand Prix and scored a 6th-place points scoring finish in the hands of Ricardo Zonta at the Italian Grand Prix.

It is finished in Lucky Strike livery. It was originally the property of Brawn GP after the assets of the former Honda racing F1 Team were acquired by the Brawn GP Formula One team.

In 2012, the car was offered for sale at Coys 'Legende et Passion' Monaco sale where it was estimated to sell for €20,000 - €30,000.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012