Super Aguri Jerez test update

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Anthony Davidson: "It was a very successful test for us in Jerez. On the two days that I drove we managed to improve our traction control and continue learning about the new Bridgestone Potenza tyres. We made further progress on the balance of the car and the Honda engine was reliable once again, so we were able to cover 259 laps over the two days."
SAF1 TEAM TEST REPORT, JEREZ - Day 1

Date: 17 January 2007
Duration of test: 3 day
Driver: Anthony Davidson
Chassis: SAF1 Team Interim Car
No. of Laps: 114
Best Lap Time: 1:20.266
Position: 2nd (out of 04 cars)
Weather: Fine and sunny, very cool to start
Temperatures: Air: 6-19°C, Track: 7-24°C

SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM started its private test at the Jerez circuit in Spain today to continue its preparations for the 2007 Formula One season.

The conditions were cool to start but brightened throughout the day with lovely winter sunshine in the afternoon. Anthony's testing programme comprised of continued analysis of the Bridgestone Potenza tyres and control systems development with the team able to pick up from the pre-Christmas test.

Anthony will be back in the driving seat tomorrow when the team will continue with some extended runs.


SAF1 TEAM TEST REPORT, JEREZ - Day 2

Date: 18 January 2007
Duration of test: 3 day
Driver: Anthony Davidson
Chassis: SAF1 Team Interim Car
No. of Laps: 145
Best Lap Time: 1:19.628
Position: 1st (out of 04 cars)
Weather: Fine and sunny, cold to start
Temperatures: Air: 5-22°C, Track: 6-27°C

SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM continued its private test at the Jerez circuit in Spain today.

The conditions were slightly cooler to start than on Day 1, but again the team experienced beautiful winter sunshine as the day progressed. Anthony's testing programme comprised of continued analysis of the Bridgestone Potenza tyres with low fuel runs towards the end of the morning with some extended runs in the afternoon.

Takuma Sato will conclude the test for the team tomorrow.


TEAM TEST REPORT - JEREZ, SPAIN, Day 3

Date: 19 January 2007
Duration of test: 3 days
Driver: Takuma Sato
Chassis: SAF1 Team Interim Car
No. of Laps: 119 laps
Best Lap Time: 1:20.688
Position: 3rd (3 cars)

Weather: Glorious sunshine
Temperatures: Air 7-22℃, Track 7-29℃

TOTAL TEST LAPS: 378 laps
TOTAL TEST KILOMETRES: 1,673.8 kilometres
BEST TEST LAP TIME: 1:19.628 (Anthony Davidson, Thursday)

SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM concluded its test at the Jerez circuit in Spain today.

Anthony Davidson
"It was a very successful test for us in Jerez. On the two days that I drove we managed to improve our traction control and continue learning about the new Bridgestone Potenza tyres. We made further progress on the balance of the car and the Honda engine was reliable once again, so we were able to cover 259 laps over the two days."

Takuma Sato
"It was another positive test for us and I am very pleased to start the new year testing like this. We tried various set-ups for a variety of conditions and learned a few things on the control side as well. The car was very reliable so we were able to complete our planned programme with very good mileage. The team is working well together and we had a very good atmosphere here, so I am happy with this test."

Graham Taylor, Sporting Director
"We have had a very satisfying test this week with the car displaying impressive reliability. Taku had a good day today, picking up from where Anthony left off, helping with the development of the control systems and furthering our understanding of the Bridgestone Potenza tyre. The team is already looking forward to our next test in Valencia in two weeks."

The Stig