telegraph.co.uk - 2/27/2009
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Exclusive: Green light for buyout will secure future for Honda but cost 300 jobs and Button pay cut.
autosport.com - 2/25/2009
f1fanatics.wordpress.com - 3/6/2009
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The Honda F1 Team is no more, and
as from today it shall be known as “Brawn
GP”. The team was brought out of administration by team principal Ross Brawn, and has coined his own name into the title as the major backer to the squad which will continue to be based in Brackley. ...
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Brawn GP Announced As Honda Officially Hands Over Ownership
f1fanatics.wordpress.com - 2/27/2009
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Rumours leaking from the Honda Motor Company in
Japan are suggesting that former Honda team principal and
Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn has successfully bought out the Honda F1 Team. Leaks are coming thick and fast from Japan, but no official word has been heard yet and it could be a ...
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Brawn Buys Out Honda And Team Is Saved!
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Newspapers claim Honda F1 deal done
F1 Fanatic —
... management buyout is being led by Ross Brawn, the team principal and former Ferrari technical director, and will be funded by a combination of money from Honda itself for this year, funds from Bernie Ecclestone, the Formula One commercial rights-holder, and commercial sponsorship. Recent reports suggested that Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group could be a backer but this was being ruled out by informed sources last night.
The Daily Telegraph claims the deal has been secured with money from Honda:
It is ...
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