Sutil admits other teams want him for 2008
Quote selected text Published by clive September 21st, 2007 in Formula 1
Adrian Sutil has admitted that “several” other formula one teams have expressed interest in signing him for the 2008 season.
But the impressive German rookie said actually driving for one of them, amid speculation of links with teams like Williams and Toyota, would involve the consent of Colin Kolles — and someone willing to buy out his solid Spyker contract.
“There have been some talks,” Sutil said in an interview with Auto Motor und Sport, “and there has been a lot of other feedback from some of the other teams.
“Several have shown interest in me: the only question is, will someone agree? And then will it be something that I will want?
“Naturally no-one has said simply: drive for us. Each team has enquired carefully but there have been various discussions. But my contract with Spyker also applies to 2008.
“So if a change is possible for me into a top team, then also Colin Kolles must agree.
“We have contacts with three teams. I cannot say who they are — we have an agreement with Spyker, so everything we do is in interaction with them.
“Kolles gave me this chance and so I will behave loyally to Spyker,” Sutil said.
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“several” teams are interested ????? WHY?
Because he managed to get a Spyker as high as 12th at Spa, I think.
High as 12th, finished 14th. HEY! Winkelhock LEAD a race and that got him NOTHING! The mere fact that the new owners (well, HALF the new owners) are already talking up an Indian driver rather than a WINNING driver is enough evidence to me that this team is going nowhere soon. Sutil is wise to move, he’ll just be held back by nationalism and politics.
And frankly ANY move is a move up, unlike Alonso’s situation where ANY move is a move downward!
Good luck Adrian.
LOL Well said, Number 38.
aracerdude wrote:
Agreed. F1 is kind of unique in this way in Motor racing.
Nationalism can help him if he were to move on and catch the eye of either one of those German manufactures currently involved in F1. Funny thing about nationalism…it depends on what side of the fence your on. It can hurt you or help you!