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Davidson gives Aguri desert boost

The Super Aguri team has maintained its performance momentum and once again made the cut in to Q2 of today's Qualifying Session. In a reverse of fortune it was Anthony who brought the SA07 into Q2 this time and ending his running in 13th position. Takuma, who experienced lower grip levels than he expected, will start the 2007 Bahrain Grand Prix in 17th place on the grid. 

"It was a very good Qualifying session and I enjoyed it immensely," said Davidson. "I managed to get through to Q2 and that's been our aim from the start of the year, so do that, and to also beat my team-mate, was a really good achievement for me and I'm really happy. The car balance we achieved in the morning for the long runs was also good, so I am confident for a strong race tomorrow."

Sato commented, "It is disappointing that I did not get into Q2 today. We completed positive work in the morning and made the car good with regard to race pace in the long run situation, but I could not introduce that pace into Qualifying. It is a shame that I did not have good grip, had a slide and lost time. For me the grip level was lower than expected, but I believe that I have strong race pace, so hopefully I will be able to make up some positions."

Sporting director Graham Taylor added, "The preparation for Qualifying through Free Practice 3 went very well. Anthony was extremely happy with his car and did an exceptional lap time and we felt that we probably couldn't repeat that in Qualifying. Taku took a slightly different approach to the Practice and really tried to concentrate on balance changes rather than out and out speed, but we felt confident and prepared for Qualifying."

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