Formula One news

Sato facing Shanghai axe

Anthony Davidson is reportedly 'on standby' in case Takuma Sato is put on the BAR-Honda bench for the season ending Chinese GP. Although the Brackley based team - already facing a backlash in Japan after dumping the Japanese driver for 2006 - named Sato in Monday's pre-race preview, British newspapers reckon team chiefs are considering putting Davidson in the '007' car for Sunday's Shanghai race.

The reports hint that BAR and Honda executives are furious about 28-year-old Sato's disastrous driving at Suzuka, which followed another recent FIA stewards' penalty involving Michael Schumacher at Spa.

Team test driver Anthony Davidson, meanwhile, has been overlooked for the 2006 race ride and is on a desperate push to prove he is worthy of the grid. His links with both Jordan and the unnamed eleventh team for next year are both as yet far from concrete.

"I have never been more ready," the 26-year-old Englishman told the 'Times' on Monday. "My problem is that people doubt whether I can race. I am anxious to get one last chance before this season is over."

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  • Belgian Grand Prix technical preview
• 02 Sep.
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  • Button: Spa is just great!
  • Brawn hopes for mixed weather conditions
  • Toro Rosso invites Sato and Buemi for test
  • Glock hoping to score more points
  • Renault not giving up on fourth
  • Piquet determined to score at Spa
• 01 Sep.
  • Ecclestone supports Mosley
  • Trulli expects another strong weekend
  • Alonso determined to bounce back
  • Cregan to leave Toyota at end of season
  • Belgian Grand Prix snap shot
  • Mercedes boss expects tight end to season
• 31 Aug.
  • Alonso pleased with test progress
  • Honda still looking for Monza set up
• 30 Aug.
  • Force India eyes Honda after test progress
  • BMW boss wants both cars in the points
  • Aero updates for McLaren at Spa
  • Heidfeld in determined mood for Spa
• 29 Aug.
  • Hamilton finishes test on top
  • Another accolade for Frank Williams
  • Hamilton relishing Spa challenge
  • Photos: Friday in Monza
  • Former champion Phil Hill passes away
  • Alonso happy with first day at wheel
  • Rosberg hopeful of upward trend
• 28 Aug.
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  • Photos: Thursday in Monza
  • Raikkonen to play support role to Massa if needed
  • Renault happy with first day, despite position
  • Weather key to title - Whitmarsh
• 27 Aug.
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