Japanese engine-maker Honda bullishly said they could fight for top-three places next year with Toro Rosso after they were dumped unceremoniously by British team McLaren. Honda Motorsport manager Masashi Yamamoto said it was a "shame and a pity" that McLaren had walked away from their alliance in favour of a tie-up with Renault. But Katsuhide Moriyama, chief officer for brand and communication, insisted the future was bright as Honda enters its new partnership with Toro Rosso next season. "Quitting F1 was never an option for us. It is our goal to overcome this tough challenge and get back to fighting with the front-runners of the sport," he said at the Singapore Grand...
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