Klien arrives at Honda (with pictures)

By Phil Huff
November 20 2006

Christian Klien, Honda Racing F1's new test and reserve driver, visited the teams Brackley headquarters last week for an all important seat fitting.

While there, Christian also took time to meet members of the team, and toured the Brackley facilities for the first time, including the brand new full-size wind tunnel.

Klien has been at the Brackley base before, although it was a secret visit during his contract negotiations.

The Austrian is expected to have his first drive in the RA106 next week as testing begins in Jerez. He'll be sharing testing duties with race drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello.

Klien replaces the outgoing Anthony Davidson, who has secured a drive with the Honda-powered Super Aguri F1 team.

James Rossiter, part of Honda Racing F1's Young Driver programme, will be the teams second test driver throughout 2007.