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Super Aguri happy to be back on track

Super Aguri concluded its test in Jerez on Thursday with Anthony Davidson taking over the final driving duties. It was Anthony's first time back in the car since December 2007 and he quickly acclimatised himself to the circuit and new 2008 electronics systems. He worked through a structured programme of chassis and aero tests, combined with control system performance evaluations; including race starts. The SAF1 Team now move on to Barcelona for the test next week, where wet weather conditions are forecast. 

"It was good to be back in the car after a long winter break," said Davidson. "It was a dry day in Jerez, however the wind picked up in the afternoon making it difficult out on track to find good balance. We got a lot of positive runs in and completed 103 laps with everything running reliably. We continued learning about the MES system from team and driver perspectives and I think that we made good progress overall today."

Gérry Hughes, chief race engineer commented, "This weeks running has seen SAF1 Team accrue a huge amount of mileage coupled with a greater understanding of the new for 2008 MES electronic system. The team quickly picked up its rhythm working with Taku and Anthony ensuring the positional changes made during the winter are effective as SAF1 works towards the first race in Melbourne. The whole team has worked tirelessly over the three days and I would like to thank them, along with Honda and Bridgestone Potenza, for their efforts. SAF1 Team now looks forward to its private test in Barcelona next week."

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