narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Super aguri-debut pics-tuesday at Barcelona http://www.f1racing.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1909 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermachine 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Times so far in Barcelona:- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 raining at the circuit Sato is back *loud announcement to the f1 world* :laughing:2 red flags in 8 laps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 When you look at the team's outfits it looks like we are going to have yet another white and red livery *sigh* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Sato inspecting his seat belt,his safety depends on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taku 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Super aguri-debut pics-tuesday at Barcelona http://www.f1racing.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1909 wow, that looks really slow. yeah i know surprise surprise, but still. it looks like it has the cd of a bus compared to the new mclaren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 CdA is more important. But, yeah, it looks horrifically slow. I hope that's not representative of the car's ultimate pace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermachine 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 21 Feb 1 M. Webber Williams Bridgestone 01:17.699 45 2 K. R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 While the first Grand Prix of the season is just a few weeks away, Super Aguri tested for the first time on Tuesday in Barcelona. Takuma Sato drove a few laps in the 2002 Arrows chassis, modified to the new regulations. The Japanese driver is realistic about his chances. "But being here today is an incredible thing," he told F1Racing.net. "This was a fantastic moment for the whole team," he said. "Everyone in the team has worked day and night to get it all ready. The first installation lap was a very special one. We had some problems; we couldn't drive as much as we wanted. The fundament of the car is very old. We made the best of it, but have to be realistic. That we are here today is an incredible thing. Bringing the car on the grid is the first step for the team." Sato drove the last two seasons for the competitive BAR-Honda team, but now has to start from scratch with Super Aguri. Being competitive seems to be out of the question. For Sato driving for Super Aguri is special enough, for the moment. "Of course, this is a very different approach from what I was used to at Honda. It's a brand new challenge. A driver always wants to be in a competitive car, but there are a lot of things we can develop." While most new teams take the time to build up a successful combination, Super Aguri rushed their way into the 2006 championship. Why did the team not take a year of preparation, before entering Formula 1 in 2007? "This year is a great chance," Sato explained. "There are many changes in the regulations. Everybody thought this was a great opportunity, the best year to enter F1." "We don't know when the new car is coming. Hopefully somewhere in the European stage of the season, but we don't know yet," Sato concluded. f1racing.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Different perspective: SUPER AGURI HITS THE TRACK IN SPAIN ITV [img]http://www.itv-f1.com/ImageLibrary/35898_1.jpg[/img] The Super Aguri team made its public test debut on Tuesday morning when Takuma Sato took the SA05 for some installation laps at Barcelona. The Japanese driver shook down the car, a modified version of the Arrows A23 raced in 2002, at the Kemble airfield in Gloucestershire last week, but today marked its first public appearance at a circuit. [img]http://www.itv-f1.com/ImageLibrary/35896_1.jpg[/img] It wasn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Symonds: 'Watch out for Honda' PF1 Renault technical chief Pat Symonds has tipped Jenson Button's Honda team to challenge for honours this season. Symonds, Renault's engineering director, believes his own team and Honda are leading the way in winter testing after several weeks of intensive preparations. Renault have two world championships to defend, while Honda are looking to finally establish themselves as a genuine force in Formula One. Button, yet to win a race after 100 starts, and new team-mate Rubens Barrichello have set the pace in several tests so far - and Symonds believes that speed is genuine. He said: "Certainly, the headline times produced at the end of every day probably have less relevance than anything else. "We tend to concentrate more on the long-distance running people do, rather than the short runs. "So far this winter, I think it appears we and Honda may have slightly the upper hand, but McLaren are certainly getting there too. "Last week in Valencia, they produced some very good long run times and started looking competitive - and Ferrari are not far behind." Renault and Honda are both among the Michelin contingent this season for the French company's swansong in Formula One. Michelin have been forced out of the sport by a move to introduce a single tyre manufacturer - likely to be rivals Bridgestone - and will quit at the end of the season. But both teams, along with fellow title hopefuls McLaren, have been reassured that move will not compromise Michelin's efforts this year. Michelin's Formula One director Nick Shorrock said: "Everybody remains totally committed - and our advanced research team will be able to focus all its efforts on this year, rather than dividing its time between the present season and longer-term projects." The new season starts in Bahrain on March 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 BahhAHahAHhAHah it a sad day when you do more laps then Super Aguri and finish behind them! Pos. Driver Team Time Laps 1 M. Webber Williams 01:17.699 45 2 K. R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 got f1 racing today and pat symonds was one of the season predictors, and i agreed with nearly all he said, hes a clever guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 errm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lure 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 BahhAHahAHhAHah it a sad day when you do more laps then Super Aguri and finish behind them! Pos. Driver Team Time Laps 1 M. Webber Williams 01:17.699 45 2 K. R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 Just to add to what Lure said regarding Rosberg, it rained mid afternoon and as Nico was practicing starts and had an engine failure as Lure said, he didn't post a time when track conditions were at their best. Reliability problems for Super Duper Aguri, not unexpected really. They're really going to struggle to finish races at the start of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIDEPOD 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 Looking at the testing times for Sato, I wonder how many laps would it take the front runners to start lapping Sato (The Mobile Chicane!) Considering its a revamped 2002 car, would they create a kind of record for being overtaken the most number of times in a race? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red is an ugly colour 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 Raikkonen in front of the Renault drivers Barcelona - Wednesday - Testing Photo F1-Live.com Zoom Yuji Ide's turn to try the SA05 The testing day started on a wet Catalunya circuit this morning but the track gradually dried out. Because of the improving track conditions, lap times also got better towards the end of the session. Kimi Raikkonen set the best time today, followed by the Renault drivers, Giancarlo Fisichella in second place and Fernando Alonso in third position. Both Renault drivers were stopped on the circuit during their first lap, the R26 suffering from electrical problems. Christijan Albers and Jarno Trulli were also stopped on the track during the session. Yuji Ide got his first experience behind the wheel of Super Aguri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIDEPOD 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 Imola Testing Times DRIVER-------LAPS-----TIME Liuzzi----------48-------1:29:087 Villeneuve-----57-------1:30:804 Kubica---------53-------1:32:553 Speed---------44-------1:33:410 ============================================================= -bmwsauber- Due to the bad weather and track conditions it was not possible to carry out the programme as scheduled. Therefore, the team concentrated on start practices and system checks. To take advantage of the rainy weather conditions both pilots ran wet and intermediate tyre comparisons for Michelin. What comes next: According to the weather forecast good weather and track conditions are expected for tomorrow, which will enable the team to evaluate Michelin dry tyres. It will also focus on the assessment of aerodynamic parts. Cooling system tests are also scheduled . Jacques Villeneuve Chassis: BMW Sauber F1.06-03 Engine: BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 281 km (57 laps) Fastest lap: 1:30.804 min (lap 41) Robert Kubica Chassis: BMW Sauber F1.06-04 Engine: BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 261 km (53 laps) Fastest lap: 1:32.553 min (lap 26) ============================================================================ check the link below to see a great F1 overtaking move and car control...wish modern F1 could be like that!!! http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5217651788340294554 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 OH NO, JB was 7 tenths behind kimi, thats Sh#t news! NOOOOOO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red is an ugly colour 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 OH NO, JB was 7 tenths behind kimi, thats Sh#t news! NOOOOOO = fantastic news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 why does every1 hate him so much? his driving is pretty amazing to watch. Well Screw you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 BTW thanks for the tip on the Italian eatery Ben. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 no problemo! Theres a few nice eateries in Lymington. Have a nice time there anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites