Giedo van der Garde will not drive in Australia

An arrangement was finally found in Australia between Giedo van der Garde and the Sauber team. The Dutch pilot announced that he waived his right to race in Australia after negotiations started yesterday.

“In the interest of motorsport, and the F1 in particular, I have decided to waive my legal rights to race this weekend at the Melbourne Grand Prix, van der Garde said in a statement. As a passionate racing driver, this decision was very difficult for me. However, I also want to respect the interest of the FIA, Sauber Motorsport, as well as Nasr and Ericsson. My managers will continue talks with Sauber early next week to find a mutually acceptable solution to the current situation. I am confident that such a solution will be found and I will inform the media once it is done. »

“Sauber F1 Team can confirm that it has been able to reach an agreement with Mr Giedo Van der Garde not to drive at the Australian Grand Prix, so the team can stick to its original plans . Sauber F1 Team, Mr Van der Garde and his management will continue to have constructive discussions in order to find a mutually acceptable solution. Sauber F1 Team is here to race at the Australian Grand Prix and that is what the team is focusing on now. Over the next week we will be able to provide more information. » for his part declared the formation ofHinwil.

Giedo van der Garde initially had won his legal action, then saw the first decision upheld on appeal. It remains to be seen how the problem will be definitively resolved in the coming days.