Button set for winter testing

Eurosport - Sun, 16 Nov 23:07:00 2008

Jenson Button will get the chance to see his prospective new team-mates in action next week when the Honda Formula One team begin their winter testing programme in Spain.

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Button will be joined by Honda's test driver Alex Wurz at the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona for the first of three days, from tomorrow.

The test will also involve Lucas Di Grassi and Bruno Senna, nephew of the late Ayrton Senna.

Honda are using the test to check out new aerodynamic parts and Bridgestone slick tyres, which will replace grooved tyres for next season.

Brazilians Di Grassi and Senna are bidding to replace their compatriot Rubens Barrichello in the race team alongside Button for next season.

Sporting Life / Eurosport

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  1. would luv to see button in a good car he`s such a­ slick driver...and cud do well with a decent car... ­ @#$% ON HONDA GET YOUR FINGER OUT YOUR @#$% AND­ PRODUCE THEN BUTTON WILL dave ives bristol

    From david i, on Mon 17 Nov 7:05AM
  2. get rid of barra hes past his sell by date put him in­ the dtm

    From peter k, on Sun 16 Nov 7:54PM
  3. I agree mike, the car is rubbish and i belive old barra­ has still alot to offer the team!

    From Steve A, on Sun 16 Nov 7:33PM
  4. why look at new drivers for next season when surely its­ the car they should be concentrating on.

    From MIKE, on Sun 16 Nov 6:11PM
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