A three-day test scheduled in Barcelona
The Super Aguri F1 Team today confirm that it will commence its 2006 testing programme at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, on 21st – 23rd February.
The team will run a heavily modified version of the Arrows A23 chassis fitted with Honda`s 2006 RA806E V8 powerplant and Bridgestone tyres. The car will be known as the SA05.

Suzuki, who raced in 88 Grand Prix and even tasted a podium in 1990, told the Daily Yomiuru publication that sitting on the pit wall in Bahrain next month will be a dream come true.

"I had many sleepless nights (recently), but not anymore," Suzuki, whose Honda backed team has been given an official green light, said. "When I finished my career as a driver, I hoped I could come back at the age of 45 or so."

The team has yet to announce its driver line-up for what will be its first year in Formula One but an announcement is expected shortly with former BAR Honda racer Takuma Sato expected to be confirmed.

SA05 Technical Specification
Chassis: Construction Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite construction incorporating front and side composite impact structures. Integral roll protection structures. Fully enclosed fuel cell.
Bodywork construction: Composite one piece sidepod and engine cover, separate carbon floor section, structural composite nose box and composite wings.
Front suspension: Wishbones, pushrod operated torsion bars and dampers. Mechanical anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension: Wishbones, pushrod operated coil springs and dampers. Mechanical anti-roll bar.
Dampers: Ohlins
Wheels: BBS
Tyres: Bridgestone
Brakes: AP Racing Calipers Hitco material
Steering: SAF1 power assisted
Steering wheel: SAF1 specification and composite construction
Drivers seat: Driver specific carbon composite
Seat belts: Takata
Fuel cell: ATL kelvar reinforced to SAF1 specification
Battery: 2.5 Ah lead acid
Instrumentation: SAF1 specification
Transmission: SAF1 carbon composite maincase. Seven speed semi automatic electro hydraulically controlled
Clutch: Sachs
Front track: 1472mm
Rear track: 1422mm
Wheelbase: 3100mm
Overall length: 4666mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

Engine: Honda RA806E
Displacement: 2.4 litres
Configuration: V8 naturally aspirated
Vee angle: 90 degrees
Maximum power: Over 700 bhp
Maximum revs: Over 19,000 rpm
Valve train: 4 valves per cylinder, pneumatic valve system
Throttle system: Electro hydraulically-operated system
Ignition system: Honda PGM-IG
Spark Plugs: NGK.

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