Honda set to reveal F1 exit plans

**F.O.B Squad** · 09-12-2008 09:43 AM

With all this crisis going on in the Formula 1 and Honda, it looks like it sparked a major team to put their foot down on where they stand in the sport; i'm talking about Ferrari.

This is a recent article regarding my post;

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.a...684075&rss=yes

**BlitZ** · 09-12-2008 10:57 AM

ill put my car into F1 to complete the field of 20 cars

**zeke** · 28-12-2008 04:52 PM

Honda F1 to be powered by Tequila and Senna

Honda F1 Sold To Carlos Helu

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They say money can’t buy you love, but the right amount will at least get you an F1 team of your own. Italian news website La Stampa is reporting that Honda’s F1 team has been bought out by Mexican telecom billionaire Carlos Slim Helu.

La Stampa reports that Helu paid Honda’s asking price, beating out Prodrive’s David Richards and Force India F1 owner Vijay Mallya, who many believe wanted the team simply to get at Honda’s technical know-how.

Believed to be the second wealthiest man in the world and with businesses already involved in motorsport, Helu more than easily has the financial and business experience to run and put together a team to meet Honda’s expectations of a three year commitment.

Helu’s purchase of Honda’s team spells good things for the 2009 season. Bruno Senna – nephew of legend Ayrton Senna – will likely get a drive due to his sponsorship by Embratel, a subsidiary of Helu’s Telmex company. Team manager Ross Brawn will also benefit, with the new arrangement allowing him to continue to build the team he’s been wanting to put together.

**dahon** · 28-12-2008 05:41 PM

yeah heard this earlier today... so will it still be badged as the honda f1 team? or not anymore..?

**^^v** · 29-12-2008 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by dahon

yeah heard this earlier today... so will it still be badged as the honda f1 team? or not anymore..?

nop... no backing by honda wot so ever

its good news for jenson though... hopefully they'll get development back to 100%...

**urbanracer.com** · 01-01-2009 11:52 PM

i dont think they have been purchased yet;

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...29094514.shtml

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...29132309.shtml

**DOHCTR Coopz!** · 13-01-2009 07:58 PM

anyone with updates? cbf sifting through the news... i saw on the news that fezzzuH unleashed the new ride today! very high nose like the revised RA108... lol RA108... bahahahahaaa ftl!

**^^v** · 13-01-2009 11:33 PM

Ferrari hav conclusively denied they will supply engines for the team next year (if someone eventually buys em)
but theres talk of merc supplying engines as well..

as of yet no buyer... but the rumor mill suggests that NICK FRY (ftl) is a serious bidder...

anywayz heres a pic of the F60... doesnt look all that bad... rear wing will take some gettin use to though