Finally, Honda sold. Really? Sir Richard Branson from Virgin Group has informed to propose Honda Racing team.
Reuters wrote, on Wednesday (18/2/2009), this information is revealed by a source of Japan manufacturer. "They have made a bid to buy the team,"the source said.
Conversely, in the midst of incessant speculation and the hope for Honda to be sold at the same time, the Virgin Group select tight-lipped. However, Branson spokesman immediately skim the information and called rumor.
What about Honda?
If the news is true, then the Branson’s proposal has been discomfit Honda CEO Nick Fry, team principal Ross Brawn and three senior executives to buy the Honda team as well as self-run management squad that headquarters in Brackley.
However, if Honda F1 not sold, Jenson Button career practical ended. And 700 employees as much team threatened in firing. "We do not comment on any speculation,"Honda spokesman said.
Who is Branson?
Known, the Branson name was heard in Formula 1, although in a small scale. Virgin Mobile is the company sponsors the team Jordan, back in 2002. Meanwhile, four years ago, his Virgin Atlantic Japan are also act as a personal sponsor of Japanese driver Takuma Sato.
Cited as The Daily Telegraph, Branson is a business colleague of Adrian Reynard at once; one of the founders of the BAR team changed its name to be on the Honda 2006. That is, the manufacturer is located in the Honda Reynard Park. Until now, there is no party that can ensure Reynard get involved in the buying transactions of this team.
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