Super Aguri on track

With less than a month to go before the start of the new Formula One season, the Super Aguri team tested for the first time today in Barcelona. Takuma Sato was at the wheel of Honda-powered SA05 machine as it completed its first laps of the Circuit de Catalunya. The interim SA05 car is based on the 2002 Arrows A23 chassis, which has been strengthened and modified to comply with current regulations. The team is expected to introduce an all-new car later in the season.

Mark Preston, Chief Technical Officer “The priority of this test was to begin track testing of the SA05 systems - including electronics, hydraulics and brakes. Although our reliability was not great today, it is the reason why we are here, to test and sort these kinds of problems out. This morning’s running was cut short due to a small hydraulic problem which was soon rectified. However, in the rain-drenched afternoon, Taku spun at the hairpin, with no damage to the car, while experimenting with new traction control software. This afternoon’s running was cut short by a similar problem to the one we had this morning. We will now be working overnight and are hoping for a successful day’s running tomorrow when we start our tyre programme for Bahrain.”

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