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The Super Aguri F1 SA05 - 2006 F1 Contender
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:34 am
by Ed
The Super Aguri F1 SA05 made its official track debut at the Barcelona track on Tuesday.
Takuma Sato completed 10 laps as the team struggled with a hydraulics problem. Sato also spun in the afternoon on the wet track but didn't damage the car.
Mark Preston, Chief Technical Officer said:
The priority of this test was to begin track testing of the SA05 systems - including electronics, hydraulics and brakes. Although our reliability was not great today, it is the reason why we are here, to test and sort these kinds of problems out.
This morning?s running was cut short due to a small hydraulic problem which was soon rectified. However, in the rain-drenched afternoon, Taku spun at the hairpin, with no damage to the car, while experimenting with new traction control software. This afternoon?s running was cut short by a similar problem to the one we had this morning. We will now be working overnight and are hoping for a successful day?s running tomorrow when we start our tyre programme for Bahrain.
Second driver Yuji Ide was present but didn't take to the track.
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:43 pm
by BlinkyBill
With a 3 year old car and a Sato - there has to be a strong possibility of carnage. Its a big call trying to get up and running the way they have.
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:53 pm
by JayVee
BlinkyBill wrote: a Sato
At least they have just one. The other is Idle (sorry no offence
)
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:40 pm
by Kapel
Is this truly the 2002 Arrows car?Looks like a lot of changes has gone thru in the aero department....actually i hope they have for everyone's sake
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:44 pm
by Ed
Apart from making it comply with the aero regs for this year as well as the safety requirements. It is the 2002 Arrows.
Here is an image of the A23 (courtesy
StatsF1) and the SA05 again underneath for comparison
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:49 pm
by Kapel
Thanks Ed.
They have just changed the colour...
I just hope its safe.
Ed,what happens if Super Aguri is not in the 110% time,which i think they would not be considering they have 3 yr old chassis
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:01 pm
by Ed
Kapel wrote:Thanks Ed.
They have just changed the colour...
I just hope its safe.
Ed,what happens if Super Aguri is not in the 110% time,which i think they would not be considering they have 3 yr old chassis
If it doesn't pass the crash test, it won't race.
The 110% Qualifying rule doesn't apply any more. It was scrapped since single lap qualifying was introduced and haven't seen anything official about its return this year.
If they are slow, they will simply be eliminated in the first 6.
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:11 pm
by tld
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:50 pm
by Kapel
tld wrote: If he's even half decent, I'm sure Sato will do anything to ensure he doesn't get showed up.
Y did u say that??
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:32 pm
by Graham Ross
I reckon the B teams for Toyota and Honda will be fighting for 10th and it will be very interesting to watch.
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:32 pm
by tld
Kapel wrote:tld wrote: If he's even half decent, I'm sure Sato will do anything to ensure he doesn't get showed up.
Y did u say that??
Sorry, maybe I should stick to proper English. I meant, if Ide is any good, I'm sure Sato would never let the guy make him look bad...
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:09 pm
by <T-K>
tld wrote:
Not sure how Sato would feel having to let people lap him, especially not after he was the one doing it before.
That is why Shuey is still in formula 1, so that sato can take his anger out somehow......
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:45 am
by Redhead
tld wrote:I wonder what kind of driver Yuji Ide is
Here's a hint, speaking to Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, Ide said
"I like the way Takuma races in the Grands Prix, so I'll try to imitate him"
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:48 pm
by Kapel
Redhead wrote:tld wrote:I wonder what kind of driver Yuji Ide is
Here's a hint, speaking to Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, Ide said
"I like the way Takuma races in the Grands Prix, so I'll try to imitate him"
NO!!!!
Looks like a strategy by rival teams to knock off Michael in every race,if Sato missess him
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:17 pm
by BlinkyBill
Redhead wrote:tld wrote:I wonder what kind of driver Yuji Ide is
Here's a hint, speaking to Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, Ide said
"I like the way Takuma races in the Grands Prix, so I'll try to imitate him"
trouble brewing
