Day 1 at Barcelona

Date:                           21 February 2006

Duration of test:               3 days

Driver:                         Takuma Sato

Weather:                        Dry in the morning, rain in the afternoon

No. of Laps:                    10

Best Lap Time:          1:30.244

Super Aguri Formula 1, running in interim livery, participated in its first official FIA Formula One test at the Circuit de Cataluña, Barcelona yesterday.

Mark Preston, Chief Technical Officer

“The priority of this test was to begin track testing of the SA05 systems - including

electronics, hydraulics and brakes. Although our reliability was not great today, it is the

reason why we are here, to test and sort these kinds of problems out.

“This morning’s running was cut short due to a small hydraulic problem which was soon

rectified. However, in the rain-drenched afternoon, Taku spun at the hairpin, with no damage

to the car, while experimenting with new traction control software. This afternoon’s running

was cut short by a similar problem to the one we had this morning. We will now be working

overnight and are hoping for a successful day’s running tomorrow when we start our tyre

programme for Bahrain.”