Super Aguri resume testing in Jerez with Sato

By nGO
December 15 2006

Good weather on all three days allowed extensive testing to be carried out by Super Aguri. Sato completed 350 laps over three days setting his fastest time on the second day with a 1:20.726.

The three days were spent evaluating the new Bridgestone tyres, developing the set up, engine work and control systems modifications.

Takuma Sato happy to be back in the car, “I have really enjoyed my first test of the winter. It has been the first opportunity for me to drive since the Brazilian Grand Prix and so I was very much looking forward to it. To get back into an F1 car and drive for the whole three days testing, which is a long time, has been really enjoyable. Every day we completed over 100 laps, which is very encouraging. We have tried new controls and it was obviously my first time to run the new Bridgestone Potenza tyres, so I am very happy and believe that this has been a very positive test for the team.”

Sporting Director Graham Taylor satisfied with testing, “The weather during the test this week has been very stable which has allowed for a great deal of analysis. The mileage covered and data collected during the week is impressive and extremely satisfying. SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM has a solid foundation to its 2007 preparations.”

 

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