The relationship between auto manufacturers and motorsports has always been symbiotic, if not mandatory. Some companies enjoy moderate success in the showrooms despite non-participation on the track--Hyundai and Volkswagen come to mind. For companies like Porsche, Ferrari and even Toyota, a marriage to the grid gives them credibility among enthusiasts and motorheads around the world. Our fascination with cars always seems to gravitate around the brands with racing in their DNA. Other than perhaps World Rally Championship, nowhere is this more evident than Formula 1.
After Honda announced Friday that they were leaving Formula 1, Toyota immediately announced their intentions to stay in the sport. With a truly global financial crisis in full swing, how well are the other F1 teams doing? Who may be the next to leave?
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