Honda Monza test notes 2008-08-28

Date                            Thursday 28 August 2008

Track                          Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Italy

Driver                 Rubens Barrichello / Jenson Button

No of Laps                      51 laps / 42 laps

Best Lap Time          01:24.695 / 01:25.049

Kilometres Covered     295km / 243km

Track Length           5.793km

Weather                         Hot and sunny

Ambient Temperature    Maximum 30C

Track Temperature              Maximum 51C

SUMMARY

The Honda Racing F1 Team conducted its second day of testing in Monza today with race drivers Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button sharing the driving responsibilities at the wheel of the RA108.

Rubens continued his work from the first day of the test as he began the session with a race start simulation exercise before focusing on aerodynamic and tyre evaluations for the forthcoming Italian Grand Prix. He completed a total of 51 laps over the course of the day.

Jenson took over the car for the afternoon session and continued the aero programme with an evaluation of the different downforce options available for the Monza race weekend. Jenson completed 42 laps and will continue his running tomorrow for the third and final day of the test.

-credit: honda