SAF1 TEAM END OF TEST REPORT, BAHRAIN – Day 3
Duration of test: 3 days
Drivers: Takuma Sato
Chassis: SAF1 Team Interim Car
No. of Laps: 53
Best Lap Time: 1:33.337
Position: 16th (out of 16 cars)
Weather: Beautiful sunshine
Temperatures: Air: 20-27oC, Track: 24-38oC
TOTAL TEST LAPS: 228
TOTAL TEST KILOMETRES: 1234
BEST SAF1 TEAM LAP TIME: Takuma Sato, 1:32.837
SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM concluded its final pre-season test at
the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir today. It was
an unfortunate end to the test with the Team packing up after
lunch when the monocoque sustained irreparable kerb damage.
However the all of the major test items had already been covered.
Takuma Sato
“It was another productive test for us. We tried various
set-ups and made good progress and improvements. The first
2 days here were quite windy, so it was difficult to do our
planned aero tests. But this morning the conditions improved
and we were able to complete a lot of aero work and collected
a lot of data for our Melbourne package. We still have a lot
of work to do, but we have completed some good preparation
work and have a good understanding of the Bridgestone Potenza
tyres.”
Graham Taylor, Sporting Director
“With this being our final test prior to the first
2007 race it was important to ensure that Takuma enjoyed the
balance of his car and his Engineers understand how to maximise
the benefit of the Bridgestone Potenza tyre. I am satisfied
that this was achieved. Additionally a number of Aero developments
were analysed prior to the launch of our 2007 car. Super Aguri
again benefited from Honda Engines performance and reliability."
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