The giant that can't let go of F1
This season is Honda's fourth coming in Formula 1. ADAM COOPER explains why motorsport means so much to the Japanese giant
Honda's return to Formula 1 is one of the biggest stories of 2015. Whether it wins or loses, the presence of the Japanese manufacturer will generate plenty of headlines. Throughout the months of talk about its comeback, Honda has repeatedly underlined how important racing is to its ethos.
This is Honda's fourth era in grand prix racing, the latest chapter in a story that began back in August 1964, when the little known American Ronnie Bucknum was entered in the German GP.
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