Spyker Formula One Team to end contract with Christijan
Albers
Spyker F1 Ltd. announces that, due to commercial difficulties,
Christijan Albers will no longer race for the Etihad Aldar
Spyker Formula One Team in the 2007 FIA Formula One World
Championship. The decision was taken as a result of one of
Albers' main personal sponsors continuing to stay in default.
Team principal Colin Kolles stated: 'This has been a very
difficult decision. Christijan has started to find some form
in the car, but the team's ambitious development programme
has been seriously compromised by non-payment by one of his
sponsors and we are faced with no other option.'
Director of Formula 1 Michiel Mol added: 'The decision to
replace Christijan is one of the hardest I have had to take
since becoming involved in the team. By terminating the contract
with Christijan and the subsequent entering into a new contract
it enables Spyker F1 Ltd. to safeguard its strong financial
footing needed to fulfil its technical and commercial goals.
We do not expect this will have any adverse effect on Spyker
F1's financial result this year. We would also like to stress
this decision has nothing to do with Christijan's recent performances
- we still have faith in his contribution as a driver - but
the long-term future of the team is of paramount importance.
We would like to thank Christijan for his input and wish him
every success in the future.'
An announcement on Albers´ replacement and the financial
conditions will be made in due course.
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