Honda F1 test debut for Andretti

16th December 2006

The Honda Racing F1 Team concluded its 2006 testing programme at the Jerez circuit in Spain today. Christian Klien and James
Rossiter shared the testing duties this week, with IndyCar driver Marco Andretti joining the team on Friday for his first drive in a
Formula One car.

Christian and James began the test on Wednesday with both drivers concentrating on chassis set-up work and long tyre runs as the
evaluation of the new Bridgestone Potenza tyres continues. Christian completed 123 laps with James finishing the day on 97 laps.
On Thursday, Christian spent the morning continuing the chassis programme whilst James concentrated on new tyre runs, followed
by an aero evaluation. For the afternoon session, both drivers completed further long tyre runs with excellent reliability allowing
Christian to achieve 113 laps and James 117 laps in total.

James continued the testing programme on Friday morning with further chassis work covering 66 laps. Christian took over the car
after the lunch break to continue the programme, running for a further 56 laps.

Christian Klien
“I focused on doing long runs at this test to see how the tyres were working over longer distances. I also did a lot of work on the
controls where we found some improvements. I am feeling much more familiar now working with the team and driving the car after
the three weeks of testing. Physically I felt very good after two and a half days in the car and look forward to driving again in January.”

James Rossiter
“We have had a very productive three days for our final test of the year. We are continuing to develop our understanding about the
tyres all the time and the car has been very reliable so we were able to cover a lot of laps every day. Hopefully all the data collected
will help us in the development of next year’s car.”

Mark Ellis - Chief Engineer Vehicle Performance
“This week we have continued our programme of understanding the Bridgestone tyres, primarily focusing on long runs. Over the last
three weeks, the impressive reliability of the RA106 has allowed us to complete 8000kms on the new specification tyres. This has
been a successful start to our winter test campaign and also a fitting way to end the year. The whole team has contributed
enormously to the progress we have made and we are looking forward a short break before resuming testing in January. It has been
a pleasure to give Marco Andretti his first drive in a Formula One car today; he approached the day in a mature and professional
manner well in advance of his years and performed well.”

TEST STATS (NB - All timings are unofficial)
Drivers Chassis Wednesday 13 December Thursday 14 December Friday 15 December
Christian Klien RA106-02/06 123 laps Fastest lap 01:20.000 113 laps Fastest lap 01:19.665 56 laps Fastest lap 01:20.450
James Rossiter RA106-06 97 laps Fastest lap 01:20.017 117 laps Fastest lap 01:19.535 66 laps Fastest lap 01:19.800

MARCO ANDRETTI - GUEST DRIVE
IndyCar driver Marco Andretti joined the Honda Racing F1 Team in Jerez today for his first drive in an F1 car. The team offered the
opportunity to Marco to drive the RA106 race car in recognition of his achievements in the Honda-powered IndyCar series this year.
Marco began running shortly after 9am this morning with an installation lap, followed by several short runs to familiarise himself with
the car and get used to the controls. He completed 33 laps before the morning session came to a close.

Marco was back on track at the start of the afternoon session and continued to steadily improve to his lap times as he completed a
further 35 laps for a total of 68 laps today.
Testing Summary
Friday 15 December No of Laps 68 laps
Fastest Lap 01:21.891

Marco Andretti
“First of all I couldn’t have had more fun today and it’s a shame that it was only a day! It took me a little while to get used to the
traction control and the brakes but once I got to grips with them, the times were more and more consistent. I would like to say a big
thank you to the Honda Racing F1 Team on how professional and welcoming they have been this week, and I’m sure that they will
have a good season next year.”

Gil de Ferran - Sporting Director
“It’s been great to have Marco with the team and in the car today. He did a good job and acclimatised himself well to the unfamiliar
surroundings in the very short time that a one-day test provides. Marco looked comfortable straightaway with the car and the track,
and overall it was a good first experience in a Formula One car. ”

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