Montagny thankful to Aguri
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ByEurosport
Published 22/05/2006 at 13:12 GMT
Former Renault test driver Franck Montagny will get another chance to prove to the Super Aguri Formula One team that he deserves a permanent seat when he races through the legendary streets of Monaco this weekend. The Frenchman is not guaranteed any seat
2006 Super Aguri Franck Montagny
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Montagny was called in for the European Grand Prix when the FIA suspended Yuji Ide for having sent Midland F1's Christijan Albers careering off the track at Imola in an accident that was deemed avoidable and will contest his third GP in Monaco.
Nothing to write home about, his first two races at the Nürburgring and the Circuit de Catalunya ended in two DNFs. The former Formula Renault and Formula 3000 driver is not expecting the easiest of weekends but is most appreciative to the Super Aguri F1 team for the chance to partake in one of the most celebrated motorsport events in the world.
"It has been good to have a ten-day break after the Spanish Grand Prix," said the 28 year-old. "I have been able to relax, visit the factory to see the guys and prepare for the race next week.
"I am very pleased to be going to my first Monaco Grand Prix with the Super Aguri F1 team and I would like to thank [team boss] Aguri [Suzuki] for having the confidence in me to do it."
The Japanese team have not confirmed who will race next to Takuma Sato in the proceeding grands prix following the FIA's suspension of Ide's Super licence, but a strong performance will obviously boost his push for more races.
"It will be a hard race for sure, but I am very much looking forward to the most famous race of the season and I am very glad to be taking part."
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