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Brawn expects Honda to be stronger in France

Honda F1's team principal Ross Brawn expects to see his team fight in the midfield at this weekend's French Grand Prix. Even though the team saw Rubens Barrichello leading the race for a couple of laps in Canada Brawn realises it was due to the special circumstances and not Honda's pace that put them in front of the pack.

Ross Brawn

Speaking about the team's expectations for the upcoming French Grand Prix Brawn said: "We expect the RA108 to be back on the pace of our midfield competitors in Magny Cours this weekend. Whilst Rubens led the last race in Canada for a short time and scored valuable points, we are fully aware that his race was helped by the safety car and retirements.

"The track at the Circuit de Nevers requires a much higher level of downforce and has a smooth surface which should suit our car much better than the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. I expect a stronger performance this weekend and we will be looking to get into the points on the merit of the car's performance."

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