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oldeguy,Dec 5 2008, 11:54 AM Wrote:You mean to tell me that a Japanese Manufacturer can't afford to show off there product? Oh, wait, Honda wasn't doing very well in F-1. Will they, or did they pull out of the IRL too?
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I think they actually make some money in IRL? Because they're the sole engine provider aren't they? Each team has to buy a motor from Honda.

schade,Dec 5 2008, 05:47 PM Wrote:This is not the first time they have pulled out of F1.  They did it back in the early 80's aswell.
Maybe its time F1 steps in and cuts some costs .. $300M+ to run a team is a little nuts
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I'd read Honda was spending £300 million, and that Honda was also selling the team for a nominal fee of £1, plus proof you can provide £40 million minimum to run the team for a year. I think I read that on the BBC.

Found it:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport...one/7766092.stm