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Villeneuve says Honda decision 'political'

By Kevin Turner and Edd Straw Friday, December 5th 2008, 15:45 GMT

Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes that Honda's withdrawal from Formula One was primarily driven by a need to be seen to be saving money.

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