news bulletin – answers

Honda exits F1

true/false

1. The decision was not an easy one. T: it was difficult
2. The car industry in Japan is in decline. F: the global car market
3. The problem has been caused by the US financial crisis. F: this plus the deepening credit crisis and sudden contrasction of world economies
4. F1 is a $multi-million sport. F: $multi-billion sport
5. There are now 80 cars left in the grid. F: 18
6. The current crisis is the worst for 10 years. F: for decades (10s of years)
7. Japanese F1 teams do not often win F1 races. T
8. Honda needs more money to improve their F1 performance. T: money can’t fix their racing woes
9. The Japanese government are not surprised by the announcement. T: it’s a sign of the times
10. Other teams may follow Honda’s lead. T: Honda may ‘lead others to the garage’