Super Aguri Problems

April 22, 2008

After Super Aguri’s deal with Magma fell though (as reported at Autosport.com), there was some question on whether they would make the Spanish Grand Prix.

It now looks likely to stave off collapse - in the short term at least - after confirming their cars were on the way to Spain for this weekend’s race as reported by Autosport.com.

The survival of the Japanese team remains in the balance after the breakdown of a planned rescue deal but Super Aguri’s co-owner believes they will be on the grid in Barcelona.

“I have heard that the cars being transported to Spain,” Fumio Akita told Reuters on Tuesday. “They’re on the way is the latest information I have.”

The team had already sent their spare parts truck last Friday.

Potential buyers Magma Group pulled out of their proposed takeover last week, putting Super Aguri’s future in serious threat.

Their continued participation this season may depend on backers Honda, although they may be reluctant to help, having only recently said that they would scale down their support.

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