Honda F1 top Jerez testing times

By Honda Racing F1
January 19 2006

Rubens Barrichello joined the team in Jerez this morning for the second day of Honda Racing F1 Team's three-day test. Taking over chassis 078-07 from Anthony Davidson, the Brazilian's early runs were limited due to the cold ambient and track temperatures.

Once the track had warmed up, he ran through set-up work completing 32 laps in the morning session.

Barrichello spent the afternoon completing a tyre evaluation as he continues to acclimatise himself with the latest specifications from Michelin. He completed 62 laps in total and set the second fastest time – a 1:19.285.

In chassis 078-08, Jenson Button completed two early set-up runs whilst waiting for the temperatures to rise. He then ran through a further set-up programme before beginning a tyre evaluation, completing 31 laps in the morning session.

Button continued his tyre evaluation in the afternoon session putting in longer runs. He completed a further 62 laps, bringing his total for the day to 93 laps, and set the fastest time of the day – a 1:18.799.