Super Aguri, which came into being in 2006, is based
at Leafield, Oxfordshire in United Kingdom. The team was founded by
former F1 driver Aguri Suzuki. The team's cars were often referred to as
Super Aguri Hondas, for their engines were supplied by Honda.
Super Aguri in F1
Year 2006 was the first season of Super Aguri in Formula One. The team
contested first 11 rounds with modified 2002 Arrows chassis. With
introduction of SA06 car, performance improved, and the team finished
with top ten in Brazil. 2007 season for Aguri drivers was positive.
Driver Sato qualified in top ten in Melbourne. He scored team's maiden
point in Spain and added three more in Canada. The team played four
rounds in 2008 season. However, financial difficulties compelled Aguri
Suzuki to withdraw his team from the championship.
Earlier, the team had worked hard to gain entry in Formula One. The
team had notified the FIA of its intention to enter. But this was not
approved by the FIA for the team failed to produce the required $48
million entry bond on time. However, Super Aguri re-applied for entry.
It secured the unanimous consent of the existing teams for its
participation in the tournament and participated.
Founded by a former F1 driver, Super Aguri
debuted in F1 Championship in 2006. Here is more information about Super
Aguri Formula 1 team.