the use of customer chassis from the beginning of the 2009 F1 season, the pursuit of an entry via the customer car route has been abandoned. Richards has previously stated that entry as an independent constructor would be prohibitively expensive. Prodrive boss David Richards was linked to buying out the abandoned Honda team and using it as an output for Prodrive. The attempt was a failure, as Ross Brawn, Nick Fry and the rest of the team's management bought out the team, becoming Brawn GP. On 23 April 2009, Prodrive issued a press release stating that they were considering an F1 entry for the 2010 season, possibly under the Aston Martin Racing brand. On 29 May 2009, it was reported that Prodrive had submitted a formal application for the 2010 season. However, Prodrive was not accepted to the final grid. Prodrive was one of two potential buyers considered by the Renault F1 Team to take-over the team prior to the 2010 season. In April 2010 Prodrive announced it would not apply for the 2011 Formula One season. The slot became available after US F1 Team collapsed. Cars Racing Cars Road Cars Advanced Technology Prodrive's Advanced Technology business represents more than half the Prodrive Group turnover and works with businesses in the automotive, aerospace, marine and defence sectors. It develops new technologies and systems for clients which include Aston Martin, McLaren Automotive, Bentley, Rolls-Royce (commercial jet engines), Volvo and the Land Rover BAR America's Cup team. The company has a carbon composites manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes making lightweight components for premium vehicle manufacturers, including Jaguar, Aston Martin and Bentley, and the aerospace industry. Current and recent projects include: Creation of a multiport DC-DC converter using silicon carbide for electric and hybrid applications Design and manufacture of the active aero system for the McLaren P1 Compact high-powered inverter for a new generation of electric fuel pumps for commercial jet engines Production of the lightweight carbon bodywork and carbon interior for the McLaren P1 Design and production of the rear centre console module for the Range Rover Autobiography Black Development of the first hybrid Ford Transit Production of the prototype Volta electric truck Prodrive was a technical supplier to the Land Rover BAR team to help develop its America's Cup challenger. Among other areas, it has developed the control systems for the foils which make the boat fly and is manufacturing all