Super Aguri team principal and ex-Formula One driver Aguri Suzuki invited two other former Grand Prix drivers Martin Brundle and Christian Danner to drive the SA06 on Monday around the daunting Silverstone circuit. Thankfully there were no incidents and Suzuki along with Brundle and Danner, who were trying out the car as part of their TV work, all enjoyed the run.
"Our event today was really great fun! It has been 13 years since I last drove at Silverstone and I enjoyed it very much," Suzuki said.
"I realised, however, that racing with this kind of car was not for me anymore and I am happy to be a Team Principal. My job now is to encourage young people to race and also reach the pinnacle of motorsport."
"We're very appreciative of the great opportunity to test an F1 car on the full Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone," said ITV commetator Martin Brundle.
"It has given the ITV viewers a wonderful insight into the 2007 Honda engine, gearbox and Bridgestone Potenza tyres -- even some of the current F1 drivers haven't driven on these yet!
"We were able to obtain some very good TV pictures and sound, although I have lost my voice from shouting so hard in the cockpit. I was able to have four or five laps for myself aswell to enjoy the car and I must say that I was impressed by the SA06 car and package -- I can fully understand why Taku went so well in Brazil," he added.
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