2006 EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX – FREE PRACTICE
Nürburg, Germany
TAKUMA SATO Car 22 (SA05-05)
FP1 Position 15 No: of Laps 20 Best Lap 1:37.817
FP2 Position 26 No: of Laps 25 Best Lap 1:36.255
FRANCK MONTAGNY Car 23 (SA05-02)
FP1 Position 16 No: of Laps 16 Best Lap 1:37.933
FP2 Position 27 No: of Laps 16 Best Lap 1:36.665
T-Car SA05-01
SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM made an encouraging start to the European
Grand Prix weekend during today’s free practice sessions
at the Nürburgring. Both SAF1 Team drivers completed
their scheduled programmes with only one short-lived mechanical
issue.
Takuma Sato
“We completed our planned programme with no problems,
which is a good start to the weekend. We have a further aero
update for this race which worked well and has improved the
balance of the car. We struggled with low grip at the beginning,
but towards the end of the sessions both the grip and balance
improved. Obviously looking at our lap times we will continue
working to step up our pace, but overall it was a good day
for the team.”
Franck Montagny
"My morning session was not too bad, but unfortunately
I had a hydraulic problem in the afternoon and made a small
mistake on my fastest lap. Overall there was nothing to worry
about and I think that the car was getting a little bit better
as the track improved. The car was not as slow as I had expected
so I was pleasantly surprised! I have spent today getting
used to the car and team and I believe that tomorrow will
be another good day.”
Aguri Suzuki, Team Principal
”It is very regretful that Yuji is not driving with
SAF1 Team in this Grand Prix, but Franck Montagny has shown
a good performance today and he has provided some valuable
information and feedback to the team on the car. Takuma also
did a good run today; he tested some different tyre and car
setups. Today was very meaningful day and I believe we have
made a small but important step forward."
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