Google may emerge as Honda F1 backer

UPDATE A reader points out, Things couldn't be moving along better for Marco Andretti right now. If in fact an American company becomes title sponsor on the Honda F1 car, how long will we have to wait before the next American F1 hopeful, Marco, moves to the team? Charlie Werner

02/24/07 (GMM) With the latest rumors hinting at the signing of a major American sponsor, a photo of Honda's radical new livery for 2007 confirms speculation that 'Google Earth' imagery will be used.

With the exception of a couple of small references to Honda and Bridgestone, and the mysterious website myearthdream.com on the rear wing, the strikingly green and blue RA107 is to be devoid of sponsorship logos.

Detailed 'Google Earth' imagery has been used to depict the globe on the Honda racer, sparking suggestions that the American corporation might on Monday be announced as a 2007 backer.

The car will be officially unveiled at London's Natural History Museum.