Jenson and Rubens relishing British return

The Honda Racing F1 Team’s drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello know Silverstone well, having contested much of their racing in the junior formulas in the UK. They have regularly finished in the points here and the most emphatic of Rubens’ nine wins took place at the track in 2003, when he overtook Kimi Raikkonen to win the race by five seconds. “I’ve spent a great deal of time testing and racing at Silverstone since I was very young so it is almost like a home track for me,” says Rubens. “I also have some very special memories from here, especially my win from pole position back in 2003. This is a high-speed and fast-flowing circuit, one of the few remaining on the calendar, and it’s a highlight for the drivers as you can really let the car go. As one of our home races, there is always a lot of expectation prior to Silverstone. Following the test, I am confident that we can have a good race next weekend.”
“The British Grand Prix is always a very special weekend for me and I’m excited about racing there again in front of the British crowd,” enthuses Jenson. “Whatever position you are in and regardless of the performance of your car, the fans are always so supportive and the atmosphere from the grandstands over the weekend is fantastic. Silverstone is one of my all-time favourite circuits and I particularly love the section of the track around Becketts. The change of direction is amazing as is the speed that the cars carry through there. It’s one of the best complexes in F1 and a great place to watch the race.”

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