06/10/2005
NEWS STORY
The Suzuka paddock is an absolute cauldron of rumour and speculation ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
The subject of all the conjecture is the eleventh team, first mooted by Takuma Sato earlier this week, following Honda's buy-out of British American Racing.
Some are of the opinion that it is indeed Honda which is behind the venture, while others claim that McLaren is involved.
There is talk of a Japanese team, a Russian team and even a Middle Eastern team, with various names including Trevor Carlin, David Price and Aguri Suzuki, all named as "being involved".
The mystery team could be run out of the BAR factory, or indeed the old McLaren factory, then again it could be based in Japan.
There is even talk of a 'test' in Dubai on Monday.
Oh what fun...