Schumacher adds weight to Honda's title bid

By Phil Huff
February 5 2006

Michael Schumacher has added his weight to Honda Racing F1's title bid, saying that the combination of Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button will be a tough one to beat.

"Jenson has really matured as a driver," explained Schumacher at this weeks Valencia test, "and it looks like Honda have produced a fine car. If they keep that pace up, then we [Ferrari] probably have reason to worry."

However, ever the optimist, Michael was quick to add that he's up to the challenge. "Ferrari have been working hard all winter, and we want the title back. We've not rested, and we won't until we achieve our goals, all of us, as a team."

In testing so far, the new Ferrari 248 F1 has posted competitive times, with few reliability issues. Much like Honda Racing F1...