Drivers - Christijan Albers (Dutch, 0 Wins) and Adrian Sutil (German, 0 Wins)
Prediction - This is Spyker’s real first year, although it’s not a true first year as most of the development work was done before they purchased the team. They have the Ferrari engine, and a stable “base” platform in their new chassis. They are certainly quicker than last year, but will still be running towards the back of the field.
Super Aguri F1 - Considered by most to be Honda’s “junior” team, Super Aguri F1 was setup by its namesake in record time at the end of the 2005 season, and raced in the 2006 season. It is rumored that the reason the team exists is because Honda Corporation needed a team that Takuma Sato could race for after they removed him from the racing lineup at the Honda Factory team.
Drivers - Takuma Sato (Japan, 0 Wins) and Anthony Davidson (England, Rookie Season)
Prediction - This year sees the rookie (but highly experienced) Anthony Davidson jump up from the test role in the Factory Honda team to the race seat at SA F1. The SA07 is in essence a rebranded and updated version of last year’s factory Honda car (this, like the STR car, has caused controversy). Both of the drivers know the car well, Anthony more so as he tested and developed the RA106 during last season. I don’t predict that the team will be front runners, they may be quicker than they look at times, but don’t expect too much.
Summary That’s the teams. Everyone has their favorite, both drivers and team. Personally I am a Toyota supporter, strange as that may seem, but also support the Brits on the grid. I’ve watched Lewis Hamilton for years, since his Formula Renault days, so would like to see him do well. Make up your own mind. After all, that’s what it’s about.
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