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Clear performance gap to Mercedes still exists - Honda

Honda admit they still have a lot of work to do to close the 'clear performance gap' that still exists between their power unit and that of the perceived leading Mercedes engine. Although Honda scored its first Formula 1 podium since the 2008 British Grand Prix at the season-opener in Melbourne last time out – thanks to Red Bull's Max Verstappen – the Dutchman finished more than 20 seconds adrift of race winner Valtteri Bottas. Honda are therefore well aware that there is work to be done to close that gap according to Honda F1 technical director, Toyoharu Tanabe. 'It was good to finish third in the season opener in Australia, our first podium finish since 2008,' he...
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