Davidson: I showed what I can do

The Briton says he knew Super Aguri might not survive the season, but aimed to showcase his ability in the races he had in the hope of keeping his F1 career alive.

"I think I did myself proud," he told Autosport. "I really showed what I could do. In the two races I finished I beat my teammate and I set the 14th fastest lap in Bahrain. That's pretty incredible given the car we had.

"I definitely feel I've done enough to show people that I'm quick, can race, give excellent feedback, always do a solid and professional job, and when it's under my control, bring the car home.

"I remain confident of my ability. If I could still put in good performances amid all this year's pressure and uncertainty, just imagine what I could do with a good car and a stable team. F1 is definitely unfinished business for me."

Davidson admitted that he suspected the end was coming for Super Aguri before the start of the season, but chose to stay with the team until the end.

"I had other options at the start of this year, but I knew we would definitely get three races," he said. "I thought about it quite hard. You have to grab the bull by the horns and you can never turn down three races in F1.

"Tuesday was a terrible day for everyone at the team. The guys have all worked so hard over the last couple of years, particularly over the last few months.

"The people who stayed until the end showed maximum dedication and loyalty in a time of great uncertainty. The end was fairly expected, but it's still a bitter pill to swallow."