Expect to see Jenson Button with fuel hose in-tow very soon

This week Ferrari finally admitted defeat in their battle to prove that their semi-automated pit-stop strategy was the way forward. Imagine our surprise then to learn that Honda are introducing a very similar system for the final three races of the season. Just like Ferrari’s failed technology, the Honda strategy involves a red, amber and green light display and three or four mechanics sitting with their finger hovering nervously over a big red button.

Whether this is something Honda has been working on for a while or they bought down the pub from Stefano Domenicali last night, we do not know. Given that the only team to use this system before has scrapped it because it put a huge dent in their championship challenge, you would have to question Honda’s logic.

And if anyone has a job going for a redundant lollipop stick, let us know.