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Honda resumed testing action today at the Paul Ricard facility near Marseille. This week's three-day test will enable the team to prepare for the next two Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar, which take ... via F1-live.com

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“Perhaps Ferrari not as dominant as in previous weekends...they're still topping the timesheets though!”

See you tomorrow when I'll be chatting you through the Grand Prix itself, with a start time of 1300 BST. via BBC

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“We have a very experienced group of guys who come from a variety of backgrounds. We have a lot to learn, but I feel we have a very good group together.”

Gil de Ferran is ready to embark on the new challenge he set for himself since leaving last summer as sporting director for Honda Formula One. via WSOCTV

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“Felipe's already put the pressure on himself by saying he "owns”

Should these two be on two-stop strategies, we should be looking at the first pit in a couple of laps. via BBC

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“Because we've worked together now for two and half years and have extended his contract once, it can be renewed very easily. It's not going to be the subject of prolonged negotiation”

F1: Will Honda Drop Barrichello ? Honda has not yet commenced talks with Rubens Barrichello about the renewal of his contract beyond 2008. via Paddock Talk

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Rubens Barrichello became Formula One's most experienced driver at the Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday. via PR-inside.com

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The Turkish Grand Prix ended in frustration for the Honda Racing F1 Team as Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello finished in 11th and 14th places respectively. via F1-live.com

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“But there's nothing planned at the moment.”

Honda will try to help Japan's Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson after the demise of the Super Aguri Formula One team, according to Honda F1 chief executive Nick Fry. via Reuters UK

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“I am sure it is a very difficult time for Aguri. He has worked for two years on this project and he realised the end had come, and when he reflects on some of the things he said I am sure he will reflect differently”

F1: Honda Boss Tried to Help Super Aguri ? Team principal Ross Brawn has defended Honda team colleague Nick Fry amid suggestions the CEO worked to topple the satellite outfit Super Aguri. via Paddock Talk

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“Everybody's got imagination and nobody can see into the future”

Jenson Button on Friday said he will still be a Honda driver in 2009. It is understood that the 28-year-old's current deal with the Brackley based squad runs out at the end of this season. via F1-live.com

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