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Honda hopes turn to final Jerez test
28 February 2008After a three-day test at Barcelona in which Honda struggled to show any significant improvement in its new car's pace, the team will complete its pre-season preparations at a private test at the Jerez circuit from Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 March.
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"The focus of our test programme this week was to run through qualifying and race scenarios in preparation for the start of the season with our race drivers, pit crew and equipment," explained Honda engineering chief Steve Clark. "Running the car over a race distance and tightly timed practice sessions highlights any reliability concerns and ensures the team are familiar with the car and its workings. This all went well with race practices on all three days and qualifying simulations on Monday and Tuesday."
"We also completed an evaluation of revised suspension settings on Wednesday morning to address the handling concerns that the RA108 has been experiencing, which produced some positive results," he added. "We now have a three-day test in Jerez next week, where we will be running with a completely revised aerodynamic package, to finalise our pre-season preparation."
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