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News and Features for the Super Aguri F1 Team

A new bidder for Super Aguri?

Super AguriAccording to some news reports, the German automotive company the Weigl Group are about to put in bid for Super Aguri.

Having had their last bidders pull out at the last minute, the Super Aguri team have been in turmoil trying to secure their financial future. Since the deal with the Magma Group collapsed, the team have been working hard to find new investors.

Super Aguri hoping for last-minute save

Super AguriSuper Aguri are continuing talks to try and secure their financial future. It appears that one of the main contenders behind a rescue package remains the Magma Group, despite pulling out of the investment deal last week.

Super Aguri plan to race at Barcelona

Super AguriSuper Aguri have confirmed that their cars have been dispatched to Spain for this weekend’s race.

Despite the continuing uncertainty of the Japanese F1 team, the team are still hoping to find a rescue package and are therefore preparing to race in Barcelona.

Super Aguri buyout collapses

Super AguriSuper Aguri have released a statement confirming that their potential purchasers the Magma Group, have pulled out of the planned acquisition. The team have also confirmed that current team principal Aguri Suzuki is continuing his negotiations with other potential purchasers.

Super Aguri’s future in jeopardy again

Super AguriThe next couple of days are set to be turbulent ones for the Super Aguri team with the news that the investment group buying the F1 team are reconsidering their options.

Super Aguri to miss more testing

Super AguriIt is reported that Super Aguri will be missing yet another Formula One test session. Most F1 teams are expected to test for three or four days towards the end of April at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain.

Super Aguri confirm new sponsor

Super Aguri have announced a new partner in the team – the Magma Group. The team’s future has looked doubtful over the past few months having had to skip several crucial winter test sessions whilst they sought to secure their future.

Super Aguri Saved?

According to the latest rumours, Super Aguri have been saved by a mystery investor.

The German magazine Auto Motor und Sport has claimed that a consortium consisting of a British company and Middle Eastern sponsor have reached a deal with the Formula 1 team. The deal would see current owner Aguri Suzuki relinquish his 100% stake in the team, but he would still remain as the team boss and the team’s name would remain unchanged.

Super Aguri delay SA08 launch

Super AguriSuper Aguri have decided to delay the launch of their new car, the SA08.

Super Aguri had been planning to launch the SA08 on the 19 February, however due to the ongoing discussions to resolve the financial situation, the team have decided to postpone the launch.

Honda recovery will take time

Money doesn’t buy you happiness, nor does it buy you success as Honda have been quick to realise this season.

The arrival of former Ferrari Technical Director Ross Brawn to the struggling Brackley based team, along with a series of other high profile appointments, illustrates Honda’s new found commitment to long term capacity building as well as continuing to throw money at research and development. But patience will also be required if Honda are to return to winning ways.