Anthony Davidson appears assured of his place on the Formula One grid this season due to pressure from Honda.
The 28-year-old Briton has recently refused to talk about his future due to the uncertainty surrounding Super Aguri, who use Honda engines.
On Monday FIA President Max Mosley commented that he would not stake his life on their being 11 teams starting the season come the opening grand prix in Australia on March 16.
But Honda chief executive Nick Fry on Tuesday stated that Super Aguri would continue to receive his team's backing for this season.
"At this stage the intent is they will be on the grid with Honda engines and Honda support," confirmed Fry.
"But exactly how much of that support comes from here (Honda's headquarters in Brackley) is being worked on at the moment."
It is understood Super Aguri are seeking additional financial backing, with suggestions that could come from India.
If that is the case, such sponsors may push for an Indian to drive the car alongside Takuma Sato - Narain Karthikeyan is a possibility - thus sidelining Davidson.
Although Davidson failed to score a point for Super Aguri last year, his long-standing history with Honda - and in their previous guise as BAR - as test driver gives him the edge in Fry's book.
"We were instrumental in requiring Super Aguri to have drivers of an appropriate standard, and Anthony is definitely someone who is of that standard," added Fry.
"I personally, and we collectively, demanded he be seriously considered as part of their team because he is a driver we could rely on.
"I would not personally be convinced the person mentioned (Karthikeyan) would be of an acceptable standard for us."
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