New Super Aguri Bid

[Alianora La Canta]

If Honda plays its cards right, then it wouldn't even have to give up on claiming some of its debts back. If it asked to be paid back an affordable proportion of the debt (after looking at Wiegl's finances) over as long a term as possible (five years, more if possible), then it can use that agreement to ensure that Super Aguri's partners actually put some money in. At worst, the team would be back in Honda's hands, which is where it is now. At best, Super Aguri could be a benefit instead of a drain on Honda's resources and will get some or maybe even all of the money it shovelled in back. Either way, Honda should have no trouble staying ahead of their soon-to-be-ex-B-team.

[cosworth151]

Agence France-Presse has reported Agrui-san's reaction to Honda's dispicable actons:

"I cannot believe it but it is true that they could not enter the circuit," Aguri Suzuki was quoted by the daily Tokyo Chunichi Sports as saying.

"I don't know at all what has happened. I don't understand the reason why the team, which normally raced at the Spanish Grand Prix (in the last round) cannot be admitted," the former Japanese F1 racer added.

[Dare]

Honda just made my S list and I don't
mean Super

[Scott]

It's over.  SA has ceased operations.  Good luck to them all.  I hope Honda wallows in the backfield for years.  Nick the *rick is just that.

[Alianora La Canta]

Super Aguri were a good team to have on the F1 grid - it's a pity to lose them. And a stupid way for it to happen. I am now in quite a conflict because I support (among other drivers) Jenson Button, but have nothing but ill-will for his team.

Still, there'll always be Spain and Canada 2007... ...and Autosport of the same year...

[cosworth151]

Aguri-san's official statement:

“In order to realize my dream to become an owner of a Formula One Team, I applied for a grid position in the FIA Formula One World Championship in November 2005. Since then, I have participated in the championship for 2 years and 4 months as the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM, but regretfully I must inform you that the team will be ceasing its racing activities as of today.

The team has competed against the many car manufacturer backed teams and has succeeded in obtaining the first points after only the 22nd race finishing in 9th place overall in the 2007 Constructors’ Championship. However, the breach of contract by the promised partner SS United Group Company Limited resulted in the loss of financial backing and immediately put the team into financial difficulties. Also, the change in direction of the environment surrounding the team, in terms of the use of customer chassis, has affected our ability to find partners.

Meanwhile, with the help of Honda, we have somehow managed to keep the team going, but we find it difficult to establish a way to continue the activities in the future within the environment surrounding F1 and as a result, I have concluded to withdraw from the Championship.

I would like to express my deepest thanks to Honda, Bridgestone, the sponsors, all the people who have given us advise during various situations over the past couple of years all the Team Staff who have kept their motivations high and always done their best, Anthony Davidson who has always pushed to the limit despite the very difficult conditions, Takuma Sato who has been with us from the very start and has always fought hard and led the team and lastly our fans from all over the world who have loyally supported the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM."

I am beyond words.