You are right - when Brawn arrived, the team was in disarray after a terrible 2007 season. But you'd think - or like to think - that they would make some progress over the course of 2008. STR is now getting both of its drivers into the 2nd and 3rd qualifying sessions. Renault is looking better. Toyota is mixing it up in positions 4 thru 8 during races. BMW is near Ferrari and McLaren in total team points.
It now appears that Alonso is looking to join BMW. Button and Rubens are fine drivers, but Rebens is a bit old and Button has been at the wrong end of the grid for so long, he's lost his ability to even think about winning. The team needs some new blood - a demanding SOB like Alonso and/or a wide-eyed talented youth like Vettel who believes that anything is possible.
It will likely be another 2 years before Honda F1 will be challenging for wins and another 5 years before they can even think championship.
It now appears that Alonso is looking to join BMW. Button and Rubens are fine drivers, but Rebens is a bit old and Button has been at the wrong end of the grid for so long, he's lost his ability to even think about winning. The team needs some new blood - a demanding SOB like Alonso and/or a wide-eyed talented youth like Vettel who believes that anything is possible.
It will likely be another 2 years before Honda F1 will be challenging for wins and another 5 years before they can even think championship.