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Honda sells its F-1 team to Brawn

Sports Mar. 06, 2009 - 12:00PM JST ( 4 )

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GJDailleultMar. 06, 2009 - 11:54AM JST

Financial details of the buy-out were not revealed.

No doubt to try and avoid embarrassment.
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unscrejectsMar. 06, 2009 - 01:50PM JST

Hurry March 29! Can't wait for Melbourne. Just one question though - how on earth did Honda ever think that splashing, "We Have Earth Dreams" all over an F-1 motor would be appealing? Poor drivers.
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FredsterMar. 06, 2009 - 02:50PM JST

Well... Honda more or less set themselves up for this downfall a long time ago by seeking a 0% outside sponsor program - - he Honda F1 Team had no outside sponsors and so as soon as things got tough and the corporate funds started to run dry it was game over...

Not even Ferrari with their bazillion dollar budget for F1 can survive without substantial sponsorship from outside sponsors...

Ross will get it right but I fear that they may not see much success with their current line-up behind the wheel.... Button has simply NEVER performed up to his hype as a wunderkid and Barrichello is a bit long in the tooth...

Under the right circumstances they might score points but this team will need to make substantial changes in light of the evolution of the sport starting in 2010...
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magpieMar. 06, 2009 - 03:00PM JST

Ross Brawn without a doubt is the guy to head this team, though I doubt whether financially, he'll be able to secure the necessary funds for the entire season and more.

Good luck and may teh force be with you.