Brawn expects difficult days ahead

Ross Brawn stated that he is preparing himself for many difficulties in what constitutes the turnaround of the Honda Racing team on the starting grid.

The Japanese team and its new team principal outlined their directions in Jerez to regain a decent level of performance.

And even though Brawn is satisfied with what he has seen from the team so far, he asserts that he has no illusions about the difficulty of rebuilding the team.

Speaking to autosport.com, Brawn admitted that things will not be easy in the coming months.

« There were many reasons for my return to F1 and mainly at Honda. I think it’s a big challenge for all of us to get back to a level we define as good. And I can’t wait to see the efforts pay off, » he explained.

« It is certain that it will be difficult on some days, but the team has a lot of potential. »

Brawn said that his visit to Jerez was useful and allowed him to discover the Honda Racing footprint.

« It was very interesting. I wanted to come to the field to take a look at the work being done there. It was very useful,” he stated.

« I went to meet the people, I saw the way they worked, the methods they used, and of course, I saw the car in action.

« The team did not have a great car this year, but I think the way it works is satisfactory. From what I have seen, it has done an excellent job, a competent job, and I see no reason not to smell the sweet scent of progress! »

Jenson Button set the second-fastest time on the first day of testing on slick tires.

When asked to clarify recent remarks about his departure from Ferrari that was planned as early as 2004, Brawn stated: « Let’s not talk about the past but let’s talk about the future… »