HONDA RACING F1 TEAM 2008 DRIVER LINE-UP TO REMAIN UNCHANGED
The Honda Racing F1 Team can confirm that Jenson Button and
Rubens Barrichello will remain as team-mates for a third consecutive
year when they race together for Honda in 2008.
The team will benefit from the stability and wealth of experience
that Jenson and Rubens bring, as it works towards an improved
second half of the 2007 season and looks forward to a more
competitive 2008.
2008 will be Jenson's sixth year as a Honda driver, having
joined the team in 2003. Rubens, who came to the team in 2006,
will be entering his third season.
Jenson Button
"Although we are still very firmly focused on the current
season, I am excited about the opportunity that we have for
2008. It goes without saying that 2007 has been extremely
frustrating but over the past few races we have gradually
started to see some improvement. We have not had the performance
to be competitive this year but what we do have is a very
solid team of people which has been boosted recently by some
key new appointments. Every team has good times and bad and
I am confident that our recent difficulties are now behind
us and that next year looks promising."
Rubens Barrichello
"I am delighted to confirm that I am staying with Honda
for 2008. When I came here in 2006, it was always my intention
to develop a long-term relationship and help build a strong
team together. 2007 has been tough so far but I believe we
are heading in the right direction again. In addition to the
great team we have already, there are some good new people
coming on board and I have confidence that we will make progress
now. Jenson and I have a great relationship together as team-mates
and stability will be key as we look forward to the challenge
of 2008. For now though, we have eight races remaining and
that is where our focus lies."
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