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[doublemeat]

In for McLaren making a comeback and taking the Constructors.

[Redliner]

In for McLaren making a comeback and taking the Constructors.

in for Super Aguri making it to the grid...

[chiuey]

in for Super Aguri making it to the grid...

in for Aguri getting funding for 08 then so on, then beating Honda in the constructors and Sato winning a race!

[_R_]

it's done....

Super Aguri have withdrawn from the Formula One world championship with immediate effect, the team announced on Wednesday.

After weeks of speculation about their future following the collapse of a proposed takeover by the Magma Group, a last-minute rescue package by German automotive company Weigl Group was not good enough to keep them racing.

Team principal Aguri Suzuki is understood to have met with the Honda board in Japan on Tuesday, but the outcome of that meeting was that the team will no longer be racing.

"In order to realise 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," said Suzuki in a statement issued by the team. "Since then, I have participated in the championship for two years and four months as the Super Aguri F1 Team, but regretfully I must inform you that the team will cease their racing activities as of today."

Suzuki made it clear that the current difficulties for the team were caused by the non-payment of major sponsor SS United last year, which put the team on the back foot regarding their financial situation.

"The team competed against the many car manufacturer-backed teams and have succeeded in obtaining the first points after only the 22nd race finishing in ninth 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.

"I would like to express my deepest thanks to Honda, Bridgestone, the sponsors, all the people who have given us advise during various situations over the past couple of years all the Team Staff who have kept their motivations high and always done their best, Anthony Davidson who has always pushed to the limit despite the very difficult conditions, Takuma Sato who has been with us from the very start and has always fought hard and led the team and lastly our fans from all over the world who have loyally supported the Super Aguri F1 Team."

Super Aguri made their debut in 2006, having been formed with assistance from Honda in a bid to keep Takuma Sato in F1. They scored their first world championship points at the 2007 Spanish Grand Prix, and finished ninth in last year's constructors' championship.

The team's withdrawal leaves F1 with only 10 teams now, with the grid originally having supposed to have had 12 outfits at the start of this year before the collapse of Prodrive's entry.

[chiuey]

will wear black band every race sunday in honor of the super aguri f1 team for the remainder of the season!

[mads]

will wear black band every race sunday in honor of the super aguri f1 team for the remainder of the season!

[Redliner]

will wear black band every race sunday in honor of the super aguri f1 team for the remainder of the season!

Honda is going to have hell to pay for this disaster in Japan, where Sato is seen as something of a hero. They love their racing and they love Sato. I hope Sato finds another drive

And I hope Fry gets lynched at the Grand Prix of Japan.

[draobpi]

"I don't understand how suddenly Nick Fry needs to be commenting on everything," said Suzuki. "Honda were our backers and he's not the CEO of Honda. I have no interest in Nick Fry whatsoever and have no idea what he was talking about."



p.s. I hope the grid commentators for all the F1 broadcasting networks will grill Nick Fry (if he is allowed out of the Honda motorhome that is) and not be fooled by his kermit voiced lies about how they honorably withdrew.

The facts are these:
1. Aguri-san had a sponsor/investor package post SS United, but Honda said no and went with Fry's MAGMA group proposal.
2. MAGMA bailed.
3. Weigl Group had enough interest/money to sustain SAF1 for at least 3 seasons.
4. Honda decided before Golden Week not to accept Weigl.
5. Aguri-san was forced to withdraw to make it look like he did it on his own free will.

R.I.P. Super Aguri F1.
I feel the worst for the 100 team members who proved they could a better job than the 1000s at Honda factory; the drivers who could make a barely driveable car driveable and then some; and F1 for losing out on such a great team who embodied the spirit of the underdog and the meaning of "team" like no other in its history.

Japan will now move to support Toyota. Sorry Mr. Brawn.

and as a parting shot, here's an inside quote:

Franz-Josef Weigl wrote:
This is a real shame. Nick Fry has done everything to prevent our deal from succeeding. It did not happen the way that I approached Super Aguri. They come to see me and asked me: "Can you help us". Then Mr. Fry and Mr. Leach from Magma have interfered.

[Redliner]

Whoa. The Magma proposal was founded by Fry? No wonder he's pussy hurt.
But still, to have personal feelings gloss over buisness decisions is a huge mistake (obviously) -- with Weigl, at least they'd get some of their debt back. Now, Honda has to eat the cost of their former B-team. I hope Honda realizes this, and cans Fry.

"I don't understand how suddenly Nick Fry needs to be commenting on everything," said Suzuki. "Honda were our backers and he's not the CEO of Honda. I have no interest in Nick Fry whatsoever and have no idea what he was talking about."



p.s. I hope the grid commentators for all the F1 broadcasting networks will grill Nick Fry (if he is allowed out of the Honda motorhome that is) and not be fooled by his kermit voiced lies about how they honorably withdrew.

The facts are these:
1. Aguri-san had a sponsor/investor package post SS United, but Honda said no and went with Fry's MAGMA group proposal.
2. MAGMA bailed.
3. Weigl Group had enough interest/money to sustain SAF1 for at least 3 seasons.
4. Honda decided before Golden Week not to accept Weigl.
5. Aguri-san was forced to withdraw to make it look like he did it on his own free will.

R.I.P. Super Aguri F1.
I feel the worst for the 100 team members who proved they could a better job than the 1000s at Honda factory; the drivers who could make a barely driveable car driveable and then some; and F1 for losing out on such a great team who embodied the spirit of the underdog and the meaning of "team" like no other in its history.

Japan will now move to support Toyota. Sorry Mr. Brawn.

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

GAME OVER

[draobpi]

Whoa. The Magma proposal was founded by Fry? No wonder he's pussy hurt.
But still, to have personal feelings gloss over buisness decisions is a huge mistake (obviously) -- with Weigl, at least they'd get some of their debt back. Now, Honda has to eat the cost of their former B-team. I hope Honda realizes this, and cans Fry.

Founded might be a bit strong of a word, but lets just say it was pretty much suggested to the table and spearheaded in discussions by Mr. Fry (since he had nothing else to do when Brawn took over).

[Polish]

Fuck you Honda and Fuck you Nick Fry.

I wish the worst case of cancer and aids on Nick Fry and I hope that Honda's cars catch on fire every single race from now to eternity.

Fuck You Honda, Fuck you.

[mads]

polish out of nowhere

[kngrsll]

wow, that really sucks. i didnt realize all this was going on in the background. i just thought it was purely down to not being able to get sponsorship. so there was money there, but for whatever reason, nicky fries killed it. WTF?

[ftslogger]

If this is all true - there went a lot of my support for Honda...what a cockblock. I don't get all the games that F1 plays....

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

in for sato to Toyota in '09 and for toyota to dominate honda

[Polish]

http://en.superaguri-f1.com/
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http://en.superaguri-f1.com/
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I'm about to blow like 200 bucks on Super Aguri stuff.

Oh man, I'm so bummed out.

That article is right though, Honda will have hell to pay in Japan.

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

The drivers have been fantastic," said Suzuki, his voice trembling with emotion. "When we started the cars wouldn't even go in a straight line but Takuma never once complained. The drivers have always been so positive."

[Redliner]

If this is all true - there went a lot of my support for Honda...what a cockblock. I don't get all the games that F1 plays....

To be honest, I can't blame Honda for it...they did support the team for 2 years -- I blame Nicky boy. I hope he gets castrated.

RIP Aguri

[mads]

in for sato to Toyota in '09 and for toyota to dominate honda

sadly toyota has dominated them for the past two years

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

sadly toyota has dominated them for the past two years

it would be 10x better if sato scores more points in a toyota than jens in the honda.

[PittHockey]

so long SA

[mads]

Ferrari should buy them.

then ferrari will have complete control of the backmarkers

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

Ferrari should buy them.

then ferrari will have complete control of the backmarkers

if by backmarkers you mean strategic roadblocks

[mads]

if by backmarkers you mean strategic roadblocks

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