Takuma Sato is still determined to make a F1 return after the collapse of the Super Aguri team.

The driver and his team-mate Anthony Davidson were left high and dry after the Japanese minnows withdrew from the Grand Prix season just before the Spanish race.

The 31-year-old has since met with representatives from Honda and, although nothing has been finalised, he revealed that the Japanese manufacturer would like to retain their association with him.

"No plan as yet," Sato told Autosport.

"It is a blank sheet of paper. I did feel they [Honda] would like to be associated with me but that does not necessarily relate to their F1 project.

"I have my own ideas and before I went over to see [Honda F1 operating officer Hiroshi Oshima] I did already tell him of my feelings but I wanted to see him in person.

"I believe I can bring out my best performance. I proved what I could do with Aguri. I am still competitive so I am looking for a way to come back to F1."

Sato is willing to wait until 2009 for a racing seat but would consider a testing role if it results in a future racing seat.

"If there is an opportunity I want to race now," Sato said.

"But I am not that desperate to race at any cost this season. If there is a chance I would like to, but if 2009 is better opportunity I will wait.

"I would not like to rush out to make a hasty decision. I would like a proper opportunity, and if testing is required (for 2009) then I am prepared to test."

Sato also dismissed the suggestions that he's about to replace Nelsinho Piquet at Renault.

"As a driver I do welcome such rumours," Sato added. "I think this time last year I was going to replace Ralf [Schumacher] in Toyota. When I am ready I will let you know."