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Super Aguri drivers hoped for more

Super Aguri drivers hoped for more

07 October 2006 / Results / Photos

Warm temperatures and dry conditions were welcomed by fans all around the Suzuka Circuit today. However, on track, the Super Aguri team had a difficult day.

Sakon Yamamoto experienced a power steering issue which limited his running during the morning's Free Practice session and then a spin just before the Hairpin ended his Qualifying prematurely.

"After this morning's practice session and at the start of Qualifying I had a really good feeling about the car," said Yamamoto. "I tried my best and pushed hard during Qualifying, but unfortunately I made a mistake at the Hairpin and the engine stopped. It is a real shame because I know that the engineers and the boys have worked extremely hard for this race, but I have a very good reason to be positive about the race tomorrow."

Takuma Sato had a more promising morning, however his SA06 was lacking in pace compared to the rest of the field who showed impressive form around this unique circuit during Qualifying.

Sato commented: "We were quite happy with our progress during the morning's free practice session and felt prepared for Qualifying this afternoon. However, during Qualifying, we were just not quick enough, so I am quite disappointed. We shall now just have to see what happens tomorrow and hope that we have a strong package for the race."


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