British American Racing (BAR) Honda was a Formula One racing team that competed in the sport between 1999 and 2005. The team was jointly owned by British American Tobacco (BAT) and the Tyrrell family, and was based in Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
BAR Honda had a mixed record during its time in Formula One. The team achieved its first podium finish in 2000, and in 2004, BAR Honda finished second in the Constructors' Championship, behind Ferrari. However, the team was also involved in controversy, with allegations of cheating and rule-breaking in 2005 leading to the team being banned from two races and fined $1 million.
In 2006, the team was rebranded as Honda Racing F1, after Honda took full ownership of the team. Honda Racing F1 continued to compete in Formula One until 2008, when the global financial crisis led Honda to withdraw from the sport.
Overall, BAR Honda was a prominent team in Formula One during the early 2000s, achieving some notable successes but also facing controversy and challenges. The team played a significant role in the history of Formula One, and helped to pave the way for future successes by Honda and other manufacturers in the sport.