By Honda Racing F1 August 25 2008 Jenson Button was the first of the Honda Racing F1 Team's drivers home in today's inaugural European Grand Prix at Valencia. After starting the race in 16th place, he drove a determined race on a one-stop strategy to finish in 13th position. Rubens Barrichello, on the same strategy, came home in 16th place. More..
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Both compound worked well
Felipe Massa has won the twelfth round of the Formula One World Championship from pole position in an exciting first ever European Grand Prix on the streets of Valencia in Spain.
Massa reigns in Spain
Both GP2 races in Valencia saw the Safety Car take to the track, though in all honesty, its appearance during today's Sprint Race wasn't entirely necessary.
Complete race results
The European GP didn't produce the thrills many had expected from the Valencia street circuit, and nor did it produce a result that Honda could be happy with. Here's the complete race results...
Race will be a challenge
After the promise of yesterday afternoon’s free practice session, in which Jenson Button set the third fastest time, today’s qualifying session in Valencia ended in disappointment for Honda Racing F1.
Bridgestone excited
Felipe Massa will start from pole position for Bridgestone’s 200th Grand Prix after achieving his fourth pole position of this season.
Massa rules in Valencia
Ahead of today's all-important qualifying session, the air temperature is 26°C, while the track temperature is 30°C.