Button and Barrichello in Bahrain

Clearly not Bahrain
By Phil Huff
February 22 2007

The Honda Racing F1 Team began a three-day test at the Bahrain International Circuit today, the first of two final tests before the Formula One season begins in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix on 18 March.

Jenson gave the new chassis RA107-04 its first outing this morning. After some initial set-up work, he completed an intensive aero programme, alongside some new tyre runs. Jenson completed 84 laps today.

Rubens concentrated on finding a good set-up in chassis RA107-01, before completing long tyre runs over a race distance as he evaluated the two tyre tyres supplied by Bridgestone. Rubens completed 102 laps.

Fastest lap of the day was set by Felipe Massa in the Ferrari, 0.333s ahead of Jenson Button best time of 1:32.099. Two places behind was Rubens Barrichello, on a 1:32.570, finishing fifth of 16 runners.

The definitive 2007 aerodynamic package will be revealed at next week's Bahrain test. Testing this week continues until Saturday, with Jenson and Rubens driving for all three days,