Honda boss Nick Fry hints at new driver line-up in 2009

Honda’s 2008 season is already a write-off. It’s no secret that they are already concentrating on next season. But how will they make the most of a presumably greatly improved car for 2009?

Both Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello’s contracts expire at the end of this season, and so far neither driver has done enough to be certain that their services will be retained. Button has done a solid job, and Rubens is picking up the pace at last, after a very poor start to 2008.

Honda team boss Nick Fry made it clear, in an interview with online mag GPWeek, that both Rubens and Jenson need to step it up, or risk losing their seat.

Honda’s chief executive won’t be sad to see back of Suzuki’s team

Nick Fry (above left, with Jenson Button) never hid his scepticism towards Super Aguri. He said at the Spanish GP:

“Honda have given Super Aguri every available bit of support over and above what was anticipated… We tried to help as much as possible and Honda never intended to fund two F1 teams. We’ve gone way beyond what was ever originally anticipated. Now Aguri [Suzuki, the team’s owner] has got to find some money.”