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| Qualifying GP de Espana Telefonica |
| Pos |
No |
Driver |
Team |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Laps |
| 1 |
1 |
Kimi Räikkönen |
Ferrari |
1:20.701 |
1:20.784 |
1:21.813 |
17 |
| 2 |
5 |
Fernando Alonso |
Renault |
1:21.347 |
1:20.804 |
1:21.904 |
18 |
| 3 |
2 |
Felipe Massa |
Ferrari |
1:21.528 |
1:20.584 |
1:22.058 |
16 |
| 4 |
4 |
Robert Kubica |
BMW Sauber |
1:21.423 |
1:20.597 |
1:22.065 |
13 |
| 5 |
22 |
Lewis Hamilton |
McLaren-Mercedes |
1:21.366 |
1:20.825 |
1:22.096 |
14 |
| 6 |
23 |
Heikki Kovalainen |
McLaren-Mercedes |
1:21.430 |
1:20.817 |
1:22.231 |
15 |
| 7 |
10 |
Mark Webber |
Red Bull-Renault |
1:21.494 |
1:20.984 |
1:22.429 |
19 |
| 8 |
11 |
Jarno Trulli |
Toyota |
1:21.158 |
1:20.907 |
1:22.529 |
19 |
| 9 |
3 |
Nick Heidfeld |
BMW Sauber |
1:21.466 |
1:20.815 |
1:22.542 |
20 |
| 10 |
6 |
Nelsinho Piquet |
Renault |
1:21.409 |
1:20.894 |
1:22.699 |
18 |
| 11 |
17 |
Rubens Barrichello |
Honda |
1:21.548 |
1:21.049 |
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12 |
| 12 |
8 |
Kazuki Nakajima |
Williams-Toyota |
1:21.690 |
1:21.117 |
|
15 |
| 13 |
16 |
Jenson Button |
Honda |
1:21.757 |
1:21.211 |
|
12 |
| 14 |
12 |
Timo Glock |
Toyota |
1:21.427 |
1:21.230 |
|
16 |
| 15 |
7 |
Nico Rosberg |
Williams-Toyota |
1:21.472 |
1:21.349 |
|
15 |
| 16 |
14 |
Sebastien Bourdais |
STR-Ferrari |
1:21.540 |
1:21.724 |
|
15 |
| 17 |
9 |
David Coulthard |
Red Bull-Renault |
1:21.810 |
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|
6 |
| 18 |
15 |
Sebastian Vettel |
STR-Ferrari |
1:22.108 |
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|
10 |
| 19 |
21 |
Giancarlo Fisichella |
Force India-Ferrari |
1:22.516 |
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|
11 |
| 20 |
20 |
Adrian Sutil |
Force India-Ferrari |
1:23.224 |
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|
8 |
| 21 |
19 |
Anthony Davidson |
Super Aguri-Honda |
1:23.318 |
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|
9 |
| 22 |
18 |
Takuma Sato |
Super Aguri-Honda |
1:23.496 |
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9 |
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| Super Aguri says goodbye to F1 |
 Following weeks of speculation concerning the future of the team, Super Aguri announced Tuesday that they are to withdraw from the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship with immediate effect.
Super Aguri, founded by former driver Aguri Suzuki, had been participating in Formula One racing since the 2006 season. The Japanese team, who scored their first championship points after only 22 races (Spanish Grand Prix, 2007) and finished ninth in the 2007 constructors’ championship, will cease all activities as of May 6, 2008.
The Honda-powered team, whose driver line-up comprised Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson, ran into financial difficulties last year, and completed little winter testing ahead of the 2008 season as a result. A planned buyout by the Magma Group looked set to save the team until that fell through last month, and only last week Suzuki expressed optimism about a new deal with German automotive company Weigl.
Explaining his decision to withdraw from Formula One racing, Aguri Suzuki released the following statement:
“In order to realize my dream to become an owner of a Formula One Team, I applied for a grid position in the FIA Formula One World Championship in November 2005. Since then, I have participated in the championship for 2 years and 4 months as the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM, but regretfully I must inform you that the team will be ceasing its racing activities as of today.
“The team has competed against the many car manufacturer backed teams and has succeeded in obtaining the first points after only the 22nd race finishing in 9th place overall in the 2007 Constructors’ Championship. However, the breach of contract by the promised partner SS United Oil & Gas Company resulted in the loss of financial backing and immediately put the team into financial difficulties. Also, the change in direction of the environment surrounding the team, in terms of the use of customer chassis, has affected our ability to find partners.
“Meanwhile, with the help of Honda, we have somehow managed to keep the team going, but we find it difficult to establish a way to continue the activities in the future within the environment surrounding F1 and as a result, I have concluded to withdraw from the Championship.
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Q: A difficult but very relevant question to start with - the news that the Super Aguri trucks apparently haven't been allowed to enter the paddock in Turkey, what do you know about this?
Takuma Sato: I was simply very surprised when I got the news from my manager. I have no idea why this has happened as I understood that no decision has been made by Honda yet and that a decision will be made in the next few days about whether we will be able to race or not. I heard that FOM (Formula One Management) was told that we are not racing so they won’t let the trucks in, but I don't understand why they have been told this when no decision has been made yet.
Q: This leads me on to ask about the current situation at Super Aguri?
TS: Really still uncertain. As everyone knows now, the recent DIC investment with the Magma Group failed right at the last moment, which has created a huge problem for the team. Everyone thought this deal was going to happen and I had spent a lot of time with Magma and was excited about their plans to develop the team. So I was very disappointed that it didn't happen and it was only with great support from Honda that we were able to race at Barcelona. It is worth mentioning that it is only just over a week since this deal collapsed, a deal everyone thought was basically done. So for Aguri-san and the rest of the SAF1 management to try to find a new solution in a week is almost impossible.
Q: I understand that Weigl has made an offer to the team, what can you tell us about that?
TS: I met them at the Spanish GP and they have the great passion to get the team over the current difficulties. They do not seem to be scared by the challenge and in that way I would say that they fit our philosophy well and it would be a great partner for the team. It is a great compliment to the team that so soon after Magma failed, another investor has come in with a survival plan for the team. It just shows the team has a great reputation.
Q: So if the team wants to accept the offer, the final decision will rest with Honda. What do you think they will do?
TS: Obviously Honda has always been central to the whole Super Aguri team. We have always worked so closely together and I understand that they are in a difficult position right now due to DIC letting everyone down at the last minute, but I hope they will be able to continue the fighting spirit and give the team some more time to get the new investment in place. We have showed over the past two years how efficient we can be as a very little team and given the chance and support I believe we can be very competitive.
Q: Just like you overtook a McLaren in Canada last year?
TS: Who would have thought that was possible? We need Honda support more then ever now and I am just hoping that they will be able to find a satisfactory solution. Honda are famous for their Racing Spirit and I am sure this will not desert them now.
Q: According to some press reports, Super Aguri may not survive the current problems. What's your comment about this?
TS: I really don't want to think too much about this as I need to keep my focus on racing. It is difficult enough to concentrate on the main job at the moment. But having said that, personally I am already looking forward to Suzuka 2009 when the Japanese GP goes back there. I know how important that event will be for Honda, the fans and of course myself. The thought of not being there is too impossible to think about. I just want a competitive package so I can challenge to the ultimate performance in front of the thousands of fantastic and loyal fans in Japan and around the world.
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| Q & A with Lewis Hamilton |
 Q. How do you rate the season so far?
Lewis Hamilton: It has been a bit up and down but this is nothing you don't normally see in a season, it is to be expected. Everyone is pushing very hard, and Ferrari and BMW are quick like us. It looks like it is going to be a good championship. There is still a very long way to go and so my spirits are high and I am looking forward to the next few races.
Q. Do you feel pressure a bit?
LH: Not really. I put a lot of pressure on myself in wanting to do well for the team, there are obviously pressures there. It is the same as it was last year, although I guess it is slightly different. Last year no one really expected anything from me and I guess this year people do, but it doesn't bother me in the slightest. I am just focusing on my job and trying to do a good job.
Q. Should we judge you on last year?
LH: I don't know really. Yeah for sure, I judge myself on my own standards of last year so I don't see why anyone else can't.
Q. Have you changed your focus for this race after Bahrain?
LH: No, I approach it in the same way and obviously I won't be making the same mistake again. This weekend being here, feeling fresh after a good break from racing, and making sure we come here fresh has been important. I feel good.
Q. How do you judge the improvements on the car?
LH: We have made a good step forward. I think it was difficult to see exactly how big a step forward it was compared to everyone else, because people were running slick tyres at the test, and we were so much quicker than we were the last time we were here before the first race. It was one of the most constructive tests we've done so it was good.
Q. What do you think about the anti-racism campaign?
LH: I think it is great the FIA are supporting it, they have all my support and great other drivers are supporting it.
Q. Do you expect any problems this weekend?
LH: No.
Q. How much have you thought about Bahrain?
LH: Probably for the beginning of the first week, I was thinking about it and for sure it was a disappointment, mainly feeling sorry for the team and we had the car to do a better job and I didn't do it. But the team were very, very supportive and so were my family and I just took it on the chin and kept it high, and said that at the next race we will do a better job.
Q. How do you see the fight between Ferrari, McLaren and BMW?
LH: It is interesting. For sure going into the season we thought it was going to be a Ferrari v McLaren fight, similar to last year, but BMW have made a good step forward but the whole paddock have made a good step forwards. We see in qualifying we are closer than last year in terms of the gap between all the cars, so it must be more spectacular to watch. For us as well, having another challenger and trying to beat another team is good fun.
Q. After winning in Australia, were your problems in Bahrain and Malaysia related to the set-up?
LH: I would say in Malaysia for sure set-up wise, in Bahrain I think Ferrari were just extremely quick there and they got off to a better start than us, perhaps the test was maybe a bit of an advantage for then, but they had a great package there and we didn't make the best of it.
Q. Is the window to get the set-up right narrower than last year?
LH: No, it is always very narrow. Friday practice and P3 you try and cram so much in that you always have to make the right decisions and make sure you immediately go down the right road, if you go down the wrong route you don't have time to go a couple of steps backwards and go in the other direction, you just have to stick with what you have got. It is important you get it right.
Q. Will this weekend give a good indicator for the rest of the season?
LH: People say that, but I don't particularly agree. Last year Ferrari were very, very fast here and so were we, but it is different at every track. Obviously we do a lot of testing here and it is a great circuit to do that, the weather is always good and wind quite low, so good for testing and finding pace of the car but all the tracks are different. Coming back into Europe, I am very, very excited and be happy to be closer to home and to start it out in Barcelona, this is one of the most historical circuits on the F1 calendar and it is one of the best as well.
Q. What do you think will happen this weekend?
LH: My guess is as good as yours. I think that the top three teams will be quick and it will be on who is on the best fuel strategy, who knows if Ferrari have the quickest car or we have the quickest car, in the test everyone was doing something different, I didn't test the slicks I stayed on the grooves, BMW and Ferrari were testing the slicks a lot so I don't know how they will go. But I feel confident that we have got a good package and I feel up for the fight.
Q. What conclusions did you extract from Bahrain?
LH: I didn't really make any conclusion. Straight after the race I knew what had gone wrong and I knew how to correct it, so the next few days were just dealing with the fact I had a poor performance, so I got back to training and making sure I came here fresh. It is always the key, turning it around and coming back stronger.
Q. Is the situation different this year because of your reputation? Do you feel more pressure because you are not a rookie?
LH: I guess it is slightly different pressure compared to last year but in a positive way. I don't think it distracts me or makes it harder for me to do my job, I want to win more than ever, that is through passion and determination.
Q. Do you feel you must finish on the podium here?
LH: I have got to finish on the podium at every race, that is the way it goes. But it is no more important this weekend than any other race but it would be good to get a good start for the race that are coming up.
Q. Would you rather have had a more experienced driver alongside you this season?
LH: No, I am learning quite a lot from Heikki, as he is doing with me. Whatever driver you work with they always bring something new in. Heikki has got just as much experience as I have in F1, perhaps a bit more with testing, but he comes with new ideas and a fresh mind and a slightly different styles, every driver has something different so there is always something you can learn.
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| Q & A with Anthony Davidson |
Q. Is it difficult turning up to a circuit not knowing if you are going to race or not?
Anthony Davidson: "It's been a really difficult time, from the end of last year through to the start of this year.
"When we turned up in Australia it was a case of the unexpected, and nothing has really changed in my mindset so far this year. I'm kind of learning to cope with that because it is difficult, really difficult, it's a battle, a fight. I've had a few sleepless nights, but you have to have fight in you. You have to feel like you belong, are ready and in top shape.
"Whenever there is a level of uncertainty in any walk of life, it is difficult to find that 100% fight that you need. You can tell yourself you are ready, but without testing here and with limited parts at the start of the year and all that stuff, it really does take a lot out of you.
"There are a lot of drivers up and down the grid, with much more experience than myself, who would have crumbled by this point."
Q. Does it effect your mental strength?
AD: "I'm a fairly resilient character. I've a good habit of being able to laugh things off.
"I focus on my own areas, my own personal performance, training, getting the best out of the car from the whole weekend, working with my engineers, and just keeping my mind occupied with other fun stuff, the things that remind there is more to life than driving a Formula One car.
"But that's what I'm here for at the end of the day, and it's actually quite easy to switch yourself on and just get on with the job.
"When you're in the car that's the easiest part because it stops you reflecting and you realise that's the bit you love from the whole thing.
Q. Are you prepared for what happens if Super Aguri's plans fall through?
AD: "I don't really want to talk about that. It's a little negative for this stage of the weekend, so my mind now is ready for the fight.
Q. Have you spoken with Takuma Sato about the situation?
AD: "When we met at the airport yesterday we had a bit of a chat, but that's as far as it went. All we can do is just remain positive. If everyone does their job as normally as possible, and as well as we always do it, then that is the most we can do and we should all be happy with that."
Q. Are you hopeful of racing this weekend?
AD: "Again, I can't really comment on anything. I just want to get into the car and do my job. I just want to get out there and do the business."
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| Q&A with Michael Schumacher |
 Q. How was the test with the slick tyres, was it like old times?
Michael Schumacher: It was obviously interesting because they have lots of grip and they are very different. It was fun. I quite like to drive these slicks. Although obviously one subject is the tyre blankets that I think they have to think about it, whether it is a good decision or not.
Q. Do you think testing is now part of your job?
MS: No I think there are many other more important factors than me sitting once or twice in the car.
Q. What do you think about the rest of the championship now that we are beginning the European season?
MS: I think we are very strong. We have been over the winter, and we have shown it in the last two races in particular. We were even in Australia, but we couldn't show it. So there is no reason not to feel good and confident, but with the knowledge that you have to keep on pushing and fighting.
Q. We have seen some pictures of you falling and crashing your bike at the Lausitzring. Was it a scary moment?
MS: Well you prefer not to fall down but that is part of the game. If you drive motorbikes it can happen. You can have crashes with cars, you can have all sorts of things. But I am quite happy to do what I am doing.
Q. Are you going to do some more bike races?
MS: I will not stop motorcycling because I just love it too much.
Q. Will you do some races next weekend or will you stay at home?
MS: I have no particular plans right now.
Q. You have driven the slicks today, is it good step forward for Formula One?
MS: I believe the general decision is a very good one for F1 to change the ratio between aerodynamic performance to mechanical performance. Meaning that you will probably see more close driving between the cars. You do have to think of the approach, if you want to use tyre blankets or not, because that can be crucial. We have to decide and think very carefully if this is the right approach. But anyway, I think it is a good step for everybody. The drivers like it, the spectators will like it, and I hope you will too.
Q. Do you mean they have to change the rules about tyre blankets next year?
MS: I think they will have to rethink this approach, because everybody already has tyre blankets. We don't save anything, we don't do anything other than make it more difficult for everybody.
Q. What do you think of the improvement of Renault in Barcelona?
MS: I didn't watch, honestly I didn't see.
Q. They have managed to get to the top of the times.
MS: Yeah but you know at this test I don't think the times will be so precise because we slick tyres, grooved tyres, 2008 regulations, 2009 regulations, you have high fuel, low fuel and you have all sorts of variables. It's not really clear who was doing what at what time.
Q. Do you think Alonso could be a lost champion?
MS: One thing I always avoid doing is to comment on other people. And I don't see any reason to change this.
Q. What is your opinion on the latest version of this Ferrari car?
MS: Well I only know from the Ferrari, I don't know from anybody else...
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| Super Aguri sale collapses! |
Aguri Suzuki is considering the future of his team after confirming that the investment group intent on buying the outfit withdrew its offer on Wednesday.
Magma, working on behalf of Middle Eastern backers Dubai International Capital, informed Suzuki today that its investors 'no longer wish to fund the intended acquisition', once again throwing into doubt Super Aguri's continued participation in Formula One.
Having completed a full day of negotiations with Honda's senior management in a bid to secure the team's future, Suzuki released a statement announcing that the team is now working on alternative solutions.
The statement read: "Super Aguri F1 Team confirms that it has been informed by Magma Group, the potential purchasers of the team, that its investors no longer wish to fund the intended acquisition.
"It is with deep regret that Aguri Suzuki is now forced to consider the future of the team, however negotiations with other parties continue."
It seems likely that the outfit's best hope of competing in next weekend's Spanish Grand Prix depends on Honda continuing to fund the team and providing spares until a new backer can be found.
Suzuki is believed to be working with Honda to find a practical solution by Friday.
Honda's senior board rubber-stamped the Magma-led buyout of the team because they felt the proposal offered the best opportunity for the team to prosper and grow into a full constructor ahead of the 2009 season.
Super Aguri's future had been in doubt at the beginning of the year and they missed most of the pre-season testing before a last-minute deal with the Magma group secured their presence on the grid.
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| South African governing body tell Mosley to quit! |
South Africa today became the latest nation to have their motoring association call for Max Mosley to step down in the wake of the scandal surrounding his private life.
Motorsport South Africa managing director Beaulah Schoeman declared that the country will vote against the FIA president when the governing body's members meet next month to discuss his future.
"Every single board member agrees that Max Mosley should step down," she told the Associated Press.
"I haven't seen the video but people's private lives don't concern us. It brings not only the FIA, but motorsport, into disrepute."
The FIA extraordinary general assembly meeting will take place in Paris on June 3, when over 200 members will take part in a vote of confidence in Mosley.
The American, Canadian, and Dutch associations have already demanded that he step down, while federations in Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel have all questioned his position.
But Mosley has made it clear that he has no intention of quitting and claims to have the backing of a large number of country's federations.
So far, only the Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates has publicly stated that it supports his stance in not resigning over the matter.
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| Q&A with Felipe Massa (Ferrari) |
Q. You tried the new nosecone with the opening in the bodywork, what do think about it?
Felipe Massa: "It looks like a shark: there's the mouth, there's everything, so I'd say it looks a lot like a shark. I'd say, little-by-little we improve the car. This is an improvement: I wouldn't say the car will go one second faster after this but with a little bit here and there we can go our way. I'm happy with the car, it's very quick and consistent every time I used it yesterday and today."
Q. Today you used it with a higher-downforce configuration, is that right?
FM: "Yes, we changed small things on the car, we've had a small package more compared to the last race that always bring small improvements that little-by-little help. The track today was very good, and we did some good lap times."
Q. You also tried the new slick tyres for next year, what are they like?
FM: "Yes, I tried them yesterday and I enjoyed myself a lot. But it won't be exactly the same next season because many regulations will change regarding the car. However, I must say it was nice to get back to a car where you have incredible grip, so a driver must make big efforts. So I really enjoyed myself: slick tyres with such a good car are really enjoyable."
Q. Yet these tyres need time to get to the right temperature.
FM: "Without tyre covers, yes. It needs to be thought through because it's good safety-wise to leave the pits with some grip, because it'll be tough when you have cold temperatures. We must work on this and see how it goes before next year."
Q. You arrive in Europe after two bad races and a perfect one. What's your mood like?
FM: "Let's hope we can repeat what happens at the end rather than at the start. At the end we had a good race, we qualified well, so I'm confident and happy with the car. In my opinion we have the potential to be in good shape here too."
Q. So you enjoyed yourself, but do you think the public will have fun too next year with the aerodynamic loads and the slicks?
FM: "In my opinion they will, because with the slicks it's much nicer to drive, there's a lot more grip. By taking off some aerodynamics it will perhaps be easier to overtake. And with the slick tyre, which gives you more mechanical grip and is what allows to trail a car without losing aerodynamic load, it helps a lot and the spectacle should be even better."
Q. Having looked at this season's calendar, have you done some sort of progress board where you say 'I need to win this one', 'I can afford to be second here', etc?
FM: "It's impossible to do something like that. We must always see how each weekend goes. If you start at the front with a good strategy, then you know you have more chances to win, but if you start fourth with others maybe as heavy as you, then you know you must race with a view to get points, so it all depends what happens race by race."
Q. Having seen the last two races and this test, do you get the impression that the Ferrari is better than the other cars?
FM: "It's hard to say. For sure, in the last two races we had a very good pace, so I hope to carry on like this, but we must always keep our feet on the ground and remember that others are working as much as us."
Q. Michael Schumacher will be here tomorrow. Will you give him some advice about going slower on his bike, since he crashed at the Lausitzring yesterday?
FM: "It's hard to tell someone like Schumacher to go slow, so he does what he likes to do, and whatever has an engine he'll try to take it to its maximum, as I would. If I was on a bike I'd try to go as quick as possible. Although on the bike if you make a mistake you fall, while you don't in a car. So bikes are more difficult from this point of view, but you also learn by falling."
Q. Will you also try bikes?
FM: "Maybe one day. It's not the right time yet, but maybe it will be one day."
Q. What advantage do you think you have with the hole in the nose?
FM: "Nothing changes. You gain a bit in aerodynamics, so there's no advantage. There's just the work we do in the wind tunnel, and a hole in the nose like that is similar to maybe bringing an extra winglet."
Q. Does it allow you to run with less aerodynamic load?
FM: "No, nothing changes. You maybe gain just a little bit in aerodynamic load."
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| Massa: New rules will improve fan specticle |
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa believes that the re-introduction of slick tyres and low downforce regulations will improve the spectacle in Formula One next season.
The Brazilian ran on Bridgestone's latest slick tyres in testing at Barcelona on Tuesday and said that the grip generated by the tyres put more emphasis back on driver skill.
"I tried them [slicks] yesterday and I enjoyed myself a lot," he said. "But it won't be exactly the same next season because many regulations will change regarding the car.
"However, I must say it was nice to get back to a car where you have incredible grip, so a driver must make big efforts. So I really enjoyed myself: slick tyres with such a good car are really enjoyable."
Asked whether he thought the new regulations, which will also significantly reduce downforce levels in 2009, would allow for more a spectator-friendly sport, Massa replied: "In my opinion they will, because with the slicks it's much nicer to drive, there's a lot more grip.
"By taking off some aerodynamics it will perhaps be easier to overtake. And with the slick tyre, which gives you more mechanical grip and is what allows [you] to trail a car without losing aerodynamic load, it helps a lot and the spectacle should be even better."
Massa also expressed his satisfaction at Ferrari's new aero developments, which include a radical new nose cone and front wing.
"It looks like a shark: there's the mouth, there's everything, so I'd say it looks a lot like a shark," he said. "I'd say, little-by-little we improved the car. This is an improvement: I wouldn't say the car will go one second faster after this but with a little bit here and there we can go our way.
"I'm happy with the car, it's very quick and consistent every time I used it yesterday and today."
The Brazilian played down the significance of the new nose however, arguing that it was unlikely to bring significant gains in lap time.
"Nothing changes," he said. "You gain a bit in aerodynamics, so there's no advantage. There's just the work we do in the wind tunnel, and a hole in the nose like that is similar to maybe bringing an extra winglet."
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| Super Aguri hit with fresh problems |
Super Aguri face a race against time to make next weekend's Spanish Grand Prix after the investment group buying the team chose to reconsider their options at the very last minute, autosport.com can reveal.
The Japanese outfit were due to ink a deal this week with automotive investment group Magma, which was working on behalf of Middle Eastern backers Dubai International Capital.
Honda's senior board had personally rubber-stamped the Magma-led buyout of the team because they felt the proposal offered the best opportunity for the team to prosper and grow into a full constructor ahead of the 2009 season.
Super Aguri's future had been in doubt at the beginning of the year and they missed most of the pre-season testing before a last-minute deal with the Magma group secured their presence on the grid.
However, the Dubai investors are now reconsidering the level of investment they are willing to sink into the Formula One operation.
Magma CEO Martin Leach has written to Super Aguri informing them of the Dubai group's decision to rethink their financial commitments.
While the Leafield-based team are still making preparations to attend next weekend's race at Barcelona, the lateness of the decision has left them requiring crucial funds and spares to contest the weekend.
Team principal Aguri Suzuki is engaged in talks with Honda's senior management in Tokyo in a bid to find a practical solution within the next 48 hours.
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