Super Aguri officially withdraws from F1

The end has come for Super Aguri as they officially withdrew from the current F1 championship today. Forced into financial trouble by lack of payment from last year's title sponsor, SS United Group Oil & Gas Company, Aguri was in desperate need of money. A deal was put together with the Magna Group when it just fell apart at the last minute. A new deal was sought and one was found with the German-based Weigl Group however, it is apparent now that Honda rejected it. Super Aguri had no other choice but to withdraw. This unfortunate turn of events also leaves Takuma Sato, Japan's native son and hero, and Anthony Davidson, who gave Honda his best years as a tester then as a race driver for Aguri, out in the cold. For them, they may have raced their final Formula One race.

Through it all, Super Aguri proved that it was the little engine that could and will be missed. With the increasing costs of F1 and the ban on customer cars, it may be increasingly difficult for private teams to enter the sport in the future. And now there are 10.

Rest in peace, Super Aguri.