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Honda drivers lose European rollover

Both Honda drivers are bitterly disappointed after failing to make the most of today's changeable conditions at the Nuburgring Grand Prix. Rubens Barrichello finished a distant 11th but blamed the performance of the car and the team's tactics for not capitalising on the conditions. Jenson Button's race on the otherhand was over a lot quicker after falling victim to the lake at turn one a few laps in. He had got upto fourth position after a poor start and could have one of today's lucky ones

Barrichello said: "I'm bitterly disappointed with the result today. The car felt bad from the start and it never really improved through the race, most likely because of the damage caused when I was hit by Rosberg.

"I love these dry-wet conditions and we had some opportunities today because of the way the race was unfolding. However, we did not have the car and we did not make the most of the circumstances."

Button said: "I didn't get a good start and I dropped to 20th position, however I had a really good first lap and I was up to sixth position when I pitted for wet tyres. After that the rain poured down and turn one was a lake. By that time I was in fourth position behind Massa and Alonso.

"I just touched the brakes and all four wheels locked, then I hit the wall. It's a real shame because I had a lot of fuel on board, a good strategy given the way the race then panned out for the others and I love to drive in these wet conditions. This race was unfortunately a lottery and sadly I lost out."

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