2007 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX PREVIEW
- An Interview with Aguri Suzuki, Team Principal
Q. The 2006 Bahraini Grand Prix was the inaugural
race for the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM. How do you feel returning
one year later?
Aguri Suzuki: Oh, time flies! If we look back one year, the
2006 Bahraini Grand Prix seems like it was just yesterday.
Surely, we must have done very well to be coming back here
again!
Q. The team has made an encouraging start to the
2007 season, what are your performance expectations for Round
Three of the Championship?
AS: In reality, we are small, under-funded, independent team
competing in the pinnacle of motorsport against a number of
large car manufacturers. But we have to do as much as we can
in our current situation and use, to maximum effect, the advantages
of being a small, close-knit team. Our objective is still
to achieve tenth position in the World Championship, and I
believe that this year it is truly possible.
Q. What challenges does the Bahrain International
Circuit hold for the SA07?
AS: There is no difference between any of the F1 circuits
for us. As we are such an inexperienced team, we should look
at the calendar circuit by circuit and take each step as it
comes, that’s all we can do for the best.
Q. …And for the Honda engine?
AS: The Honda engine is stable and reliable so we can expect
the best performance using this at any circuit.
Q. …And the new Bridgestone Potenza tyres?
AS: We have a good relationship with Bridgestone and worked
very closely with them last year. As we have only tested in
Bahrain with the new tyres, I cannot say exactly how they
will be for the race, but so far they appear to be working
well.
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