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Button happy with Honda test progress

Jenson Button began testing for Honda at Jerez on Tuesday to continue the team's development work on the new electronics, which exclude traction control and drivers aids, and were tested for the first time at Barcelona in November. Button also completed an initial evaluation with the slick tyres, setting his fastest lap of the day whilst running on the slicks.

"The test in Jerez went well," Button said. "I continued our work from Barcelona last month concentrating on the evaluation of the new electronics system which is compulsory for all teams next year. There are no driver aids with this system, which means no traction control and no engine braking control, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You have to be very smooth and progressive with the throttle, which suits my driving style. I also had the opportunity to run on the slick tyres and that was fun."

"It was the first time that I have driven with slicks on an F1 car and I really enjoyed it," Button added. "Obviously the downforce levels in 2009 will be different but I had a good feeling from this short trial."

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