Honda will try to help Sato and Davidson May 10, 2008
Both were left out in the cold when Super Aguri founder Aguri Suzuki announced last Tuesday that the team were withdrawing for financial reasons after the collapse of a planned takeover. Sunday's race will have just 20 cars on the track for the first time since 2005. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Notes: Staying atop NHRA points standings not Wilkerson's focus May 8, 2008
Aguri Suzuki, the head of Japanese Formula One's Super Aguri team, said financial difficulties have forced his team to stop racing. The team was denied access to the Turkish Grand Prix circuit ahead of the next F1 round at Istanbul Park on Sunday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Super Aguri call it quits May 8, 2008
Regretfully I must inform you that the team will be ceasing its racing activities as of today, team founder Aguri Suzuki said in a statement ahead of Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix ... Founder Aguri Suzuki said yesterday they are withdrawing due to financial difficulties. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
DEI faring well with Martin's help May 8, 2008
SUPER AGURI WITHDRAWS FROM F-1: Japanese Formula One team Super Aguri will withdraw from the 2008 F-1 World Championship because of financial difficulties, team president Aguri Suzuki said at a news conference Tuesday. "I regretfully must inform you that the team will be ceasing its racing activities as of today," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance May 8, 2008
Team president Aguri Suzuki said "a breach of contract" by a promised partner, SS United Oil & Gas Co., resulted in the loss of financial backing. McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen could return this weekend after being hospitalized following a crash at the Spanish Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Super Aguri Withdraws From F1 May 7, 2008
Aguri Suzuki Pulls Out of Formula One Due to Lack of Funding ... Aguri Suzuki today said that Regretfully I must inform you that the team will be ceasing its racing activities as of today. (Suite101.com)
Super Aguri team withdraws from championship May 6, 2008
"Super Aguri will be ceasing its racing activities as of today," team founder Aguri Suzuki told a hastily convened news conference ahead of Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. "It had always been my dream to be a Formula One owner. The past two and a half years have flown past but I have no regrets.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Formula One Super Aguri calls it quits May 6, 2008
Japanese team Super Aguri are pulling out of Formula One racing after prolonged financial difficulties, founder Aguri Suzuki said Tuesday. "I have been very happy that I was able to achieve a miracle and become a team owner, but I have to make the difficult decision to withdraw," Suzuki told a news conference. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Aguri denied access to Turkish GP circuit May 6, 2008
BEIJING, May 6 -- Super Aguri has been denied access to the Turkish Grand Prix circuit pending talks between founder Aguri Suzuki and backers Honda over the team's Formula One survival. A team source said Monday that the trucks and motorhome had been prevented from entering the Istanbul Park circuit ahead of this weekend's race. (Xinhuanet, China)
Honda says no to Aguri bail-out Apr 18, 2008
Founded in late 2005 by former Japanese F1 driver Aguri Suzuki, Super Aguri is now a major doubt to make the grid for the next grand prix in Spain on 27 April ... "It is with deep regret that Aguri Suzuki is now forced to consider the future of the team, however negotiations with other parties continue," the team said in a statement. (iAfrica.com)
Future looks bleak for Super Aguri Apr 17, 2008
Super Aguri, founded by former racer Aguri Suzuki, finished ninth of the 11 teams last season. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Deal delay threatens Super Aguri future Apr 16, 2008
Super Aguri, founded by former racer Aguri Suzuki, finished ninth of the 11 teams last season. (Editing by Rex Gowar). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Mixed fortunes for Japan ahead of season Mar 7, 2008
Aguri Suzuki, who was the first Asian to stand on an F1 podium when he came third at the Japanese Grand Prix in 1990, founded Super Aguri in 2005, but they have constantly struggled both on the circuit and with their finances. They retained Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson as their drivers and have scored just four points in the constructors championships last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
New ride for Ralf Feb 20, 2008
n PARIS: Struggling Formula One team Super Aguri, currently battling to survive a financial crisis, will not participate in planned testing in Barcelona this week, according to owner Aguri Suzuki. "Super Aguri will not take part in testing in Barcelona this week because of elements out of our control," said Suzuki. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton back in Spain post-abuse Feb 13, 2008
The Honda-backed team had planned to unveil the SA08 car during a test at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on February 19 but instead scheduled a question and answer session with founder Aguri Suzuki and technical director Mark Preston. Super Aguri, which finished ninth overall last year with Japan's Takuma Sato and Britain's Anthony Davidson, has yet to confirm its driver line-up. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cash-strapped Formula One Super Aguri talking with investors Feb 9, 2008
TOKYO (AFP) - Struggling Formula One team Super Aguri is in talks with new potential investors in its drive to survive a financial crisis, according to its owner Aguri Suzuki. "We are holding talks with a few companies which have not been mentioned before," the former Japanese F1 driver said in an interview with the Tokyo Chunichi Sports daily published Saturday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Indias Spice Group eyeing stake in Super Aguri Jan 31, 2008
Super Aguri were founded by former racer Aguri Suzuki at the end of 2005 with Honda engines and backing to secure a drive for Japan s Takuma Sato. Although Sato, who is central to the team s continued support from Honda, and Briton Anthony Davidson have been named in a list published by the governing FIA, the line-up remains unconfirmed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
No change in line-up for Super Aguri in 2008 Sep 5, 2007
Sato, linchpin of the team founded by compatriot and former racer Aguri Suzuki, has scored all four points. Davidson, who qualified a strong 11th for last month's Turkish Grand Prix, is a former Honda test driver in his first full season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spyker, Aguri for sale Aug 15, 2007
Spyker, the Dutch carmaker which bought a Formula 1 team in September 2006, is considering selling some or all of its interests in the team, while Aguri Suzuki is in talks with a Spanish businessman about buying shares in his Super Aguri team. The Spyker move would form part of a strategic review and refinancing plan as a result of publicity surrounding the company's survival and credit worthiness. (iAfrica.com)
Super Aguri, Minnows No More Jun 24, 2007
Aguri Suzukis small team makes inroads into the world of F1 ... The Super Aguri team was seemingly only created by Honda after intense pressure from the Japanese public to keep Takuma Sato in F1, but former F1 driver Aguri Suzuki has long had ambitions of running his own team ... Aguri Suzuki said I believe that this year we will be able to compete at a higher level and our aim will be to achieve Championship points from the start of the season. (Suite101.com)
F1 drivers thrill the crowd at nightclub Apr 7, 2007
Drivers Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson, as well as Honda F1 team chief executive officer Nick Fry and Super Aguri F1 team principal Aguri Suzuki were there to greet media members, car dealers, business partners and 30 Honda customers. The customers were selected from the 100 Grandstand ticket winners of a contest conducted by Honda's customers relationships department last month. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Aguri pledges better season Feb 20, 2007
Racing legend Aguri Suzuki launched the first all-Japanese F1 team with high ambitions a year ago but they failed to score a single point in their debut season. "One year has gone by in a flash. It was a dream to take part in the championships, which we did. My dream has come true. This year, it's not a dream anymore. We must get realistic results," Suzuki told reporters. (iAfrica.com)
Yamamoto gets to stay with Super Aguri Dec 27, 2006
Team boss Aguri Suzuki said, We will help him to secure a race seat in another category for 2007 and I am confident that his experience gained from Formula One racing this year will help him achieve this goal. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briton Davidson to partner Sato in Super Aguri team Nov 16, 2006
Takuma performed outstandingly in our first year and I hope that he will be able to build on this with us next year, said team boss Aguri Suzuki. Anthony has been with Honda as a test driver for a while now and he brings to us a wealth of experience in F1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonso wins as Schumi blows Oct 8, 2006
Aguri Suzuki, Tsutomu Tomita, Yasuhiro Wada and Hiroshi Yasukawa. Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Takuma Sato, Sakon Yamamoto and Jarno Trulli. (SkySports)
First all-Japanese F1 team willing to take foreigner May 12, 2006
Frenchman Franck Montagny will replace Ide for the next two races on the team launched this season by Japan's pioneering F1 driver Aguri Suzuki. The team will decide whether Montagny can take over after watching his performance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rookie Ide stripped of F1 license May 11, 2006
Team founder Aguri Suzuki said he accepted the FIA's decision "with sadness and regret" but held out the hope that Ide might return one day. Suzuki said the team would "continue to seek driving opportunities for Yuji and hopefully a path back into Formula One.". (CNN -- International)
Frances Montagny replaces Ide at Super Aguri May 5, 2006
We accept the advice offered by the FIA to allow Yuji to accrue the mileage he requires to improve in Formula One during our testing days only, said team principal Aguri Suzuki in a statement at the Nuerburgring. The team has made every effort to ensure that Yuji settled into his new F1 surroundings and I think that he has coped incredibly well under the circumstances. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Montagny joins Super Aguri again Apr 28, 2006
It is good to have Franck with us again at the European Grand Prix, said team chief Aguri Suzuki. His feedback on the SA05's performance will be extremely useful to our engineers as he has a high level of F1 technical knowledge. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Suzuka loses Japanese GP Mar 27, 2006
Honda started the championship this season as a full constructor, while former F1 driver Aguri Suzuki joined the tour in a new all-Japanese team with a Honda engine. The Fuji Speedway opened in 1965 and staged two F1 races in 1976 and 1977. (iAfrica.com)
Racers Ready to Accelerate into 2006 Mar 24, 2006
Matsuura's owner, Aguri Suzuki, has started the Super Aguri Formula One team so his role will lessen on the IRL side. The last multi-car team that will take the green at Homestead is Vision Racing. (BusinessWeek)
Alonso targets winning start in Bahrain Mar 9, 2006
Fronted by Aguri Suzuki the first Japanese driver to stand on a Formula 1 podium (at the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix) the team will also field an all-Japanese driver line-up. Takuma Sato (29) has joined after two years with BAR and will partner rookie driver Yuji Ide (31) who has moved up from Japanese Formula Nippon, where he finished second last year. (iAfrica.com)
Super Aguri to test at Barcelona Feb 8, 2006
Among the key figures Aguri Suzuki is confirmed as team principal and Daniel Audetto as managing director. Mark Preston is chief technical officer, Peter McCool chief designer, Kevin Lee chief operations officer and Mick Ainsley-Cowlishaw is the team manager. (Motor Sport)
Super Aguri entry confirmed by FIA Jan 27, 2006
Super Aguri is headed by former racer Aguri Suzuki. "I am thankful for the support we received from all of the other F1 teams and we look forward to seeing them soon," he said. (Motor Sport)
Matsuura returns with Super Aguri ... Jan 24, 2006
(January 23) -- Team owners Aguri Suzuki and Adrian Fernandez today announced that Kosuke Matsuura will return to Super Aguri Fernandez Racing to contest the 2006 IndyCar Series ... Super Aguri Fernandez Racing was formed in December of 2002 by Aguri Suzuki, one of Japan's most successful Grand Prix drivers, and Mexican driving talent Adrian Fernandez. (Motor Sport)
US GP notebook 2005-12-28 Jan 1, 2006
" *** New team: The Super Aguri F1 team is poised to enter the 2006 World Championship. Having failed to get all the paperwork completed by the Nov. 15 entry deadline set by the FIA, Aguri needed agreement from all the current 10 teams to file a late entry. That goal has been accomplished. "I am very happy to be able to announce that all 10 F1 teams have approved our late entry to the Formula One World Championship," said former F1 driver and team principal Aguri Suzuki. "I would like to thank... (Motor Sport)
