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Senna to test Honda F1 car

Senna in FRenault
By Phil Huff
November 3 2008
GP2 star Bruno Senna will shortly get his first taste of Formula One, thanks to the Honda Racing F1 Team. The Brackley squad will be testing the Brazilian at the Barcelona test later this month as the team explores driver possibilities for 2009 and beyond.

Senna will drive the RA108 during the test, where the team will assess how he has developed in his career to date. The programme for Bruno will include an initial familiarisation with the car and its systems before progressing to a full programme during which the team will be evaluating his performance, technical skill and ability to work with a large team organisation.

The 25 year old has finished the GP2 Series for this year, ending the championship in second place following two race wins. A year earlier he finished his first GP" season in eighth place, following two seasons in British Formula 3. His racing debut was in 2004 behind the wheel of a Formula BMW.

Ross BrawnRoss Brawn
Team Principal
Honda Racing F1

"We are delighted to provide Bruno with the opportunity to test for us later this month as we continue to explore all the driver options available to us for next season. After an impressive year in GP2 this will be a chance for Bruno to prove that he is ready to make the step up to Formula One. Our objective is to have the best drivers available to us next season and our evaluation of Bruno’s performance will be rigorous. We are looking forward to seeing how he performs. Over the next two weeks Bruno will be spending a lot of time with us at our Brackley base, working closely with our engineers and on the simulator to ensure he is fully prepared for this important test."

Bruno SennaBruno Senna
Runner Up
GP2 Series

"I am obviously very excited about being given my first Formula One test and to have that opportunity with Honda is a dream come true. Although I am still only in my fourth year of motor racing, I have wanted to test an F1 car for a very long time and I feel that I am ready for that challenge. I have already spent some time at the factory in Brackley and have enjoyed meeting the team and working with the engineers to prepare for this test. Everyone has been very supportive and it is particularly special for me to have the chance to work with Ross Brawn. I’m excited about getting in the car in two weeks’ time but I know this is a big opportunity so I want to learn as much as I can before I get to Barcelona. I hope to show the team what I can do, so it’s up to me now to do a good job."

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