During the times of Senna, Mansell, Prost and Piquet, The cars could fight side by side during high speed corners due to so much mechanical grip, will we start to see that sort of racing come back in a year or 2 due to the new rules or will their still be a few things left to address before we see such racing?

I know we certainly have the circuits, High speed straights and corners. So will that help?

Honda boss Ross Brawn is confident that the improvements introduced in last week's Barcelona test will give the revitalised a squad a shot at the points in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

With many testing 2009 packages and slick tyres at Catalunya, some teams were unsure how representative the test times were.

But Brawn is certain that Honda took a real step forward in Spain, and expects that to be reflected in this weekend's results.

"The team has made good progress at each race so far this season, gaining in confidence and performing better on each occasion," he said.

"Our recent development push on the RA108 with a new aerodynamic package, suspension modifications and driveability improvements showed pleasing results during the four-day test this week.

"I expect these developments to add to our competitiveness and improve our points scoring potential at the Spanish Grand Prix and the races to follow."

Jenson Button's chance to try the development parts was marred by rain on the final test day, but he is encouraged by the signs from the dry running that team-mates Rubens Barrichello and Alex Wurz achieved.

"Although I was not able to complete much mileage at the test this week due to the weather, the team had three days evaluating the new upgrades, so I am confident that we are in good shape," Button said.

"We hope to be challenging for a top ten qualifying position again which would put us in position for a strong race."

He added that Honda's promising start to 2008 had reinvigorated the team after a dismal 2007 season.

"Our performance over the first three races showed a steady rate of improvement which was encouraging for the whole team and has given us renewed confidence in the car," Button said.

Source: ITV.com/F1

Ah well, cheers anyway :)

Me as Rosberg In Malaysia

My Rfactor won't run if i set the compatibility like that, Is it cus i run Vista? thats causing it? :?

Honda has no plans to bail out cash-strapped Japanese Formula One team Super Aguri.

The Japanese carmaker currently provides the team with engines and technical support.

"We intend to continue the present structure of our support for Super Aguri," a spokesman for Honda told AFP.

He added there had been no request from Super Aguri for a financial rescue package despite press reports it was calling for assistance from Honda.

Founded in late 2005 by former Japanese F1 driver Aguri Suzuki, Super Aguri is now a major doubt to make the grid for the next grand prix in Spain on April 27.

Magma Group

It was announced last month that the Magma Group, a British motor industry consultant firm, was in talks to acquire the team.

But Super Aguri revealed on Wednesday that they had been informed by Magma that "its investors no longer wish to fund the intended acquisition."

"It is with deep regret that Aguri Suzuki is now forced to consider the future of the team, however negotiations with other parties continue," the team said in a statement.

The team is yet to score any points after three races. Their drivers, Briton Anthony Davidson and Japan's Takuma Sato, both failed to finish in the opening race in Australia. Their best result is Davidson's 15th place in Malaysia.

Last year, Super Aguri won just four points in the constructors' championship, finishing secon-from-bottom in the table.

In 2007, Hong Kong-based oil and gas trading firm SS United Group became Super Aguri's title sponsor but defaulted on sponsorship payments.

Recurring financial problems meant the team hardly participated in winter testing.

Source: Skysports.co.uk

Firewind - Angels Forgive me.

Anyone who likes Power Metal, i suggest you check this out :), its not dragonforce like either :lol: