XPB Images Honda motorsport boss Yasuhisa Arai says the Japanese manufacturer remains “realistic” ahead of his home race at Suzuka, on the back of a very challenging return to F1. Despite constant developments this year – Honda has already spent five of its nine engine tokens –, its horsepower deficit was still evident at fast venues like Spa-Francorchamps and Monza. Although well familiar with the Honda-owned circuit's demanding layout, Arai hopes Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso can give the attending crowd something special to cheer for. “It is a wonderful feeling to be back home and to be racing in front of our fans,” he said. “The fans are incredibly...
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