Greek ship magnate Ahileas Kalakis is showing interest to buy Honda’s team, which left Formula 1 because of the global financial crisis, announced “Mail on Sunday” newspaper. It also adds that Kalakis’ wealth is valued to be 250 million Pounds. Honda’s team is being sold for a very good price adds the publication.

The family of Ahileas Kalakis accumulates its wealth from shipping. But he himself is working with real estate and his headquarters are in Monaco. He is famous for his passion for poker, which he knows professionally and regularly participates in international tournaments.

In negotiation terms, only one step ahead of the Greek ship owner is David Richards’ Prodrive company. Former owner of Benetton and BAR is in Japan right now and is negotiating with the owners of Honda. The Englishman has good connections with them and his money are petrol-dollars.