On 6 July 2007 , Honda Racing F1 released a statement confirming that Stepney and Coughlan approached the team regarding `` job opportunities '' in June 2007 . Honda said that no confidential information had been offered or received . On 6 July 2007 , Honda Racing F1 released a statement confirming that Stepney and Coughlan approached the team regarding `` job opportunities '' in June 2007 , but that no confidential information had been offered or received .