Honda out of F1

ilVoce · 12-05-2008, 11:08 AM

I just saw this story on Autoblog a minute ago, and I'm still trying to decide whether I'm suprised or not. On on hand, Honda should have enough money to weather the storm, but on the other hand they have had shite results and is certainly not getting a good return on their investment. Now, what will be interesting in seeing what Toyota does. Their sales have decreased about as much as Honda's, but their F1 team has been improving and is now within reach of the number three position. Do they bail out now, after having blown shedloads of money to get to this position? Or do they bite the bullet and keep pushing, taking advantage of their deep pockets to get a leg up on the other teams that will most likely be looking at reducing their spending? Maybe poach Ross Brawn from Honda? Interesting...

bmblebee · 12-05-2008, 03:57 PM

I think Toyota will prolly stay. They are moving up the point standings. But, They have made a huge investment in NASCAR.

I am sorry Honda had to pull out, but they really weren't competitive. F1 has gone through economic ups and downs before...hopefully they will get through this

cuttle · 12-05-2008, 04:05 PM

Qualifying will be odd; only 3 cars would be eliminated during Q1.... I am wondering if the rules will change.

12-05-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
ilVoce Aprilia Brand Whore Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: Aprilia RSV-R Factory Posts: 27	I just saw this story on Autoblog a minute ago, and I'm still trying to decide whether I'm suprised or not. On on hand, Honda should have enough money to weather the storm, but on the other hand they have had shite results and is certainly not getting a good return on their investment. Now, what will be interesting in seeing what Toyota does. Their sales have decreased about as much as Honda's, but their F1 team has been improving and is now within reach of the number three position. Do they bail out now, after having blown shedloads of money to get to this position? Or do they bite the bullet and keep pushing, taking advantage of their deep pockets to get a leg up on the other teams that will most likely be looking at reducing their spending? Maybe poach Ross Brawn from Honda? Interesting... __________________ ~ Roger '04 Aprilia RSV-R Factory '07.5 Aprilia Tuono-R Factory "1060 Monster"

12-05-2008, 03:57 PM	#2
bmblebee Community Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tallahassee Moto: '04 F4i Posts: 373	I think Toyota will prolly stay. They are moving up the point standings. But, They have made a huge investment in NASCAR. I am sorry Honda had to pull out, but they really weren't competitive. F1 has gone through economic ups and downs before...hopefully they will get through this __________________ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store and not a government agency If You Don't Know What Your Rights are...You Won't Have Any

12-05-2008, 04:05 PM	#3
cuttle now available w/o fish Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in a holler Moto: DR650, Morini, 1/2 M900ie Posts: 820	Qualifying will be odd; only 3 cars would be eliminated during Q1.... I am wondering if the rules will change. __________________ "Typo's are very importand to al written form. It gives the reader something to look for soo they arenâ€™t distrackted by the total lack of kontend in your writing's." - R. K. Milholland