Super Aguri arrive Down Under

TAKUMA SATO

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Monday 10th March 2008

Super Aguri look set to start the 2008 season after the team's equipment arrived at the Albert Park paddock this past weekend.

While the rest of the teams have officially been confirmed for the 2008 Championship, Super Aguri's future remains in doubt due to financial difficulties.

Non-payment by sponsors last season resulted in the team being forced to cancel several winter tests in bid to save money until new sponsors or investors were found.

One week before the new season, though, there is still no word on whether the funds needed to compete this season have been found, leading to reports that Super Aguri may not even make the Melbourne grid.

However, the Japanese outfit proved the rumours wrong as the team's equipment arrived at the Albert Park circuit on Sunday, with the cars due to arrive within the next 24 hours.

Name tags for Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson were also put up above their respective garages even though Super Aguri have yet to officially confirm either driver for this year's Championship. The team, though, has until the eve of Friday's first practice to change drivers.

The Australian GP is the first of this year's 18 grands prix.

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