2006 MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE
Albert Park, Melbourne
TAKUMA SATO Car 22 (SA05-02)
Position 12 Fastest Lap Time 1:30.574
YUJI IDE Car 23 (SA05-03)
Position 13 Fastest Lap Time 1:33.737
T Car SA05-01
Following an action-packed Australian Grand Prix, SUPER AGURI
F1 TEAM drivers Takuma Sato and Yuji Ide both came home safely
to finish the race in 12th and 13th positions respectively.
The 57-lap spectacle featured numerous incidents and safety
car outings right up to the very end, but the SAF1 Team drivers
both drove a solid race despite experiencing a few minor problems
of their own.
Takuma Sato
“At the start of the race I was driving side-by-side
with many other cars for position and I was able to work my
way up to the middle of the pack – it was very exciting
and I really enjoyed it. Although the safety car came out
three times today it was very good training for us and I am
happy that we managed to complete our actions successfully.
Unfortunately though I had a problem with my left-front wheel
and had to come into the pits towards the end of the race.
At the end of the next lap I had another wheel problem, this
time with my front-right, and so I had to finish the race
in the pitlane. I am a little disappointed that I did not
take the chequered flag as the boys had done such a great
job today, but it was still a great day for the team.”
Yuji Ide
“This is the first time that both Taku and I have finished
a race, so I am happy about that. However, I am far from being
competitive compared to the other drivers, so I want to improve
my driving skills and learn the next circuit as quickly as
possible. I will be testing in Barcelona in a week’s
time, so I will be able to spend more time in the car and
learn more of the skills that I need to improve."
Aguri Suzuki, Team Principal
"It was such a dramatic race today. So many things happened,
including with our cars, but I am glad to say that we have
accomplished our very first team goal which was to have both
cars finish the race. Although it is a small one, it is always
a good feeling to accomplish your goal. I am sure that it
was a difficult race for the drivers and the team, so I am
grateful to all of them for their hard work."
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