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Honda hopes for gains from new rear suspension
26 July 2008Honda completed a four-day test at the Jerez circuit this week. The test saw an intensive programme of activity focusing on the final stage of the team's mid-season aerodynamic upgrade, the evaluation of a new rear suspension and further running of the Bridgestone slick tyres which will be used for the 2009 season.
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"This week's test in Jerez has been particularly busy for the team with developments in all areas including aerodynamic, engine, suspension, brakes and tyres," explained Honda's head of engineering Steve Clark. "We have successfully completed an ambitious programme over the four-day test, in intensely hot weather conditions, which is very satisfying."
"The significant upgrade to the rear suspension, which also brings an incorporated aero gain, has been evaluated by all three drivers who concur that the braking stability of the RA108 has improved," he added. "This is an issue which has previously prevented us from achieving a good balance on the car and, as well as being a gain for the remainder of this season, it will give us a strong direction for the 2009 car development. Also relevant to the 2009 car was the evaluation of the slick tyres by Alex. Using both compounds, we gained an important insight into what will be need to best exploit the tyres next year."
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