NUMBERS GAME.(Competition)

There will be 22 cars on the Grand Prix grid in 2006. The new Super Aguri team will enter Formula One after all, having secured the unanimous agreement of the existing 10 teams. Honda-backed Super Aguri failed to lodge its $48 million bond with the FIA before the registration deadline, but was told by the regulatory body it would be admitted if its rivals approved.

Founder Aguri Suzuki (above) commented: "I would like to thank all the teams for approving our late entry and assure them that Super Aguri will cooperate and do our best to reach their expectations. We appreciate ...

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