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Honda tech chief expecting from Barrichello

21 December 2005

Honda technical director Geoff Willis is expecting big things of Rubens Barrichello when the Brazilian will start testing for Honda in January. Barrichello's previous contact with Ferrari has kept him out of the picture until the end of 2005.

"He's going to bring a very high level of driving ability and a good sense of competition," Willis said of Barrichello. "I'm sure Jenson is looking forward to having a strong driver to act as a benchmark - there'll be a lot of constructive competition between the two of them."

"Rubens arrives after a long and stable period with a very successful team; he knows what it takes to win," Willis added. "So he brings a lot of stability plus long-term experience of operating in a winning environment. With Rubens joining Jenson, we have our strongest driver line-up yet. On top of that, we certainly look like we have a very strong Honda engine and I believe we'll have a very strong chassis - so 2006 ought to be one of the best years we've ever had."


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