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itv-f1.com - 12/4/2008
The human side of the Honda story - Feature - F1 | ITV Sport
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Any assumption that Formula 1's major teams would largely remain immune from the global financial crisis was shattered on Friday by the news that Honda, one of the grid's biggest and best-funded squads, was quitting with immediate effect. The decision has put hundreds of jobs at the Brackley ...
indystar.com - 12/6/2008
Honda will stay in IRL | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
— indystar.com — Honda's decision to withdraw from Formula One will have no bearing on its participation in the Indy... Racing League, according to a statement released Friday by the company's U.S. motor sports arm. "It is unfortunate that current global economic ... (more) Honda will stay in IRL | IndyStar.com | The ...

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news.bbc.co.uk - 12/4/2008
BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Global crisis ends Honda F1 era
— news.bbc.co.uk — Honda is pulling out of Formula One, blaming the world economic crisis for plans to sell its... team. The decision leaves Englishman Jenson Button and 2009 team-mate Rubens Barrichello without drives, with only a few mid-ranking seats still available. ... (more) BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Global crisis ...

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autosport.com - 12/4/2008
F1 News: Honda set to reveal F1 exit plans
— autosport.com — Honda set to announce F1 exit plans Formula One is bracing itself for an announcement by the... Honda Racing team on Friday morning that could pave the way for one of grand prix racing's biggest names to exit the sport. Amid the worldwide financial ... (more) F1 News: Honda set to reveal F1 exit plans

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How will Honda quitting affect F1?
F1 Fanatic — ... There is a lot of speculation about whether a buyer for Honda might be found. It is not clear whether Honda would allow a new owner to continue using its engines (James Allen thinks not, ...

Essential Reading for December 4th, 2008
F1 Minute — ... James Allen on Honda’s F1 future - Too much time has been wasted in agreeing a package of measures as the FIA and Williams management have been warning for months. ...

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