Sauber says it wishes to avoid a “mud fight via the media” and has refrained from commenting in response to Giedo van der Garde’s comments earlier today.
Giedo van der Garde articles archive
Giedo van der Garde
“My future in F1 is probably over” – van der Garde
2015 F1 season
Posted onGiedo van der Garde admits he is unlikely to race in Formula One again after agreeing a settlement to the case he brought against Sauber.
No drive for van der Garde but Sauber talks continue
2015 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onGiedo van der Garde will not drive in this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix having reached an agreement with Sauber.
Sauber ‘will not risk safety’ after Van der Garde ruling
2015 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onSauber has responded an Australian court’s decision to uphold Giedo van der Garde’s claim to have a right to drive for the team.
Van der Garde should get Sauber seat, court rules
2015 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Supreme Court of Victoria has upheld Giedo van der Garde’s claim to a right to drive for Sauber in this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Wednesday verdict for van der Garde’s Sauber case
2015 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onAn Australian court will rule on Wednesday whether Giedo van der Garde is entitled to drive for Sauber in this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Rosberg quickest as Raikkonen crashes in Bahrain
2014 F1 season
Posted onNico Rosberg underlined Mercedes’ growing status as pre-season favourites by putting the W05 on top of the times sheets again on the final day of the second test in Bahrain.
Sauber announce Van der Garde as reserve driver
2014 F1 season
Posted onGiedo van der Garde has been announced as Sauber’s test and reserve driver for the forthcoming season.
Who’s winning the battle of the team mates halfway through 2013?
2013 F1 season
Posted onAt the halfway point in the season the balance of power in each of the teams has become clear. Here’s how each pair of team mates compares so far.
Caterham fined after Van der Garde loses wheel
2013 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onCaterham have been fined ?óÔÇÜ?¼10,000 (?é?ú8,460) for sending Giedo van der Garde onto the track with a loose wheel.
Van der Garde completes Caterham’s line-up
2013 F1 season
Posted onGiedo van der Garde has been confirmed as Caterham’s second driver for 2013.
Rossi and Van Der Garde to test for Caterham
2012 F1 season
Posted onCaterham will use the Young Drivers’ Test to run two drivers who have already had runs in the CT01 this year.
Caterham announce Giedo van der Garde as third driver
2012 F1 season
Posted onDutchman Giedo van der Garde has been announced as Caterham’s third driver.
Turvey heads iSport 1-2 (GP2 Asia)
Posted onWhen I spoke to Oliver Turvey last month he reckoned missing the pre-race test at Abu Dhabi had kept him from doing better in his first two GP2 Asia races. He proved that with a fine win in the third race of the championship at the Yas Island circuit after a gripping and – at … Continue reading Turvey heads iSport 1-2 (GP2 Asia)
F1 blogs & more: At least two lawsuits
Posted onDisgruntled Japanese F1 fans are suing the Fuji International Speedway, home of the Japanese Grand Prix. And an even more disgruntled ex-F1 tester is suing his former team. Read my selection of F1 highlights from around the web below including James Allen reacting to criticism of his comments about Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, Jacques … Continue reading F1 blogs & more: At least two lawsuits
2008 testing round-up 2
Posted onThis week saw the final four days of testing of 2007. Although much was made of the opportunity to compare Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton on track at the same time, in reality the diversity of testing programmes being run meant that no worthwhile comparison was possible. Teams ran a mixture of grooved and slick … Continue reading 2008 testing round-up 2
F1 in the news 61: No Raikkonen vs Schumacher at test
Posted onIn the F1 news this week Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen are avoiding each other, seven drivers are fighting over one seat at Force India and Grand Prix Masters is dead and buried. Read on for 24 news stories from the world of Formula 1.
2008 testing round-up 1
Posted onThe 2008 winter testing got under way at Barcelona this week as the teams prepared for the first race without traction control since 2001. This was the first of two tests before the break, the second at Jerez next month. Here’s what the teams were all up to.
Pictures: First glimpse of Force India F1 team
Posted onSpyker, which becomes Force India F1 Team in 2008, are testing at Barcelona in an interim livery today. Giedo van der Garde (McLaren development driver, Renault Word Series racer) and Roldan Rodriguez (GP2 racer) drove. Hopefully the final car will look totally different, otherwise F1 looks set to lose the distinctive bright orange of Spyker … Continue reading Pictures: First glimpse of Force India F1 team
Alonso and Prodrive central to 2008 driver market
Posted onThe news that Prodrive will not be using McLaren’s chassis next year raises more questions about who will be racing in F1 in 2008. Ralf Schumacher is leaving Toyota but his F1 career may not yet be over. Alexander Wurz’s departure opens up a space at Williams. And of course there is the unresolved question … Continue reading Alonso and Prodrive central to 2008 driver market