The year marked the first time Honda had competed as a full team since ; since then it had only competed as an engine supplier until taking over BAR completely in late . Honda used 'Lucky Strike' logos in Bahrain, Malaysia, Australia, Monaco, and Japan, and '555' logos in China.
The year marked Honda's first full-team participation since ; subsequently, it had only participated as an engine supplier until taking over BAR entirely in late . Honda employed 'Lucky Strike' logos in Bahrain, Malaysia, Australia, Monaco, and Japan, and '555' logos in China.