Brawn predicts improved ‘points-scoring potential’ in Barcelona.

The Honda Racing F1 Team completed a successful four-day test session at the track last week, where new mechanical and aerodynamic components were evaluated on the RA108 car, and the team enters the Spanish Grand Prix weekend hoping to challenge for a points finish.

Team Principal Ross Brawn is expecting a noticeable improvement this weekend: “Our recent development push on the RA108 with a new aerodynamic package, suspension modifications and driveability improvements showed pleasing results during the four-day test this week. I expect these developments to add to our competitiveness and improve our points scoring potential at the Spanish Grand Prix and the races to follow.”

“We saw a significant lap time improvement,” says Rubens Barrichello, “with the new upgrades which is very pleasing, but as ever, we need to wait until the race weekend to determine how this will impact our position on the grid. I’m confident that we have continued to make good progress.”

“The circuit here is very familiar,” adds Jenson Button, “so we will make the best use of our time on track to fine-tune the set-up of the car. We hope to be challenging for a top ten qualifying position again which would put us in position for a strong race.

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