[2] The team fared better at the February test, with drivers Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson completing consistent running of around 100 laps each per day.

[6][7][8] Ahead of the first Grand Prix, it was understood the Magma Group were to acquire Super Aguri, and at this stage Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson were confirmed as the race drivers for the SA08.

[10] At the first race in Australia, the team arrived with the SA08 and unveiled the car officially during Friday practice.

Davidson from a collision involving Jenson Button, Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel whilst Sato suffered transmission failure on lap 32.

Qualifying on the back row once again, Davidson was forced to retire on lap 21 and while Takuma Sato was the final classified car in 13th place.