Last year, we had a year where we were able to go out and fight, as we said, somewhat restricted. But, you know, it's all about building good people. We had a good team spirit, and you always work toward the next stage coming along and I think the team has been well informed. The guys know what was going on, they knew that this was something that we were working on. It's no secret that every team needs stability, and the ability to challenge strongly. You need to know a bit more than year-to-year where your future lies.
I think Paul brings a very exciting mix, because I think we've hit it off in the beginning, which is very important. But secondly, he brings a great deal of resources and talents. He's been in the business. A lot of people come into a company and there's an education process. I mean, obviously, you hit the ground running in this relationship. And Paul has got a lot of good resources and a lot of exciting things to bring, and I think, for the team, everybody is obviously very energised. It's confirmation of what they believed was going to happen, and it just let's us think of it another level, rather than, okay, how do we get through to next year. Now it's a question of, okay, this is how we're going to attack next year, and we even mention how we're attacking the year after, which is a bit of a refreshing thing to have a discussion after a couple of years. So it just brings stability, excitement, good strong resources and talents that adds to what we have and gives us the ability to, with the new car, say how can we
really get up to the next level.
Q:
First of all I wanted to ask, in the press release it says that you'll be running a multi-car team. How exact can you be, are we talking three cars, four cars? What's the situation?
PS:
It's two cars, two cars confirmed, and we have not discounted a third car. We are obviously talking to people at the moment that would make that happen or not as the case may be.
Q:
Is there a chance Katherine Legge could be part of your line-up?
PS:
There is a chance that Katherine, together with several other drivers, could be a part of our line-up. I think the only hint I've given on that so far is to say that there's somebody who has driven a Minardi likely in the line-up at some point next year.
KW:
We're discussing with a number of drivers, as Paul said, so that will come out later on.
PS:
It will be in the New Year I suspect.
Q:
I understand that there will be some Dutch investments because Dutch millionaire and entrepreneur Harry Muermans is probably involved, and the second question is, there are talks that Jos Verstappen might join Champ Car, and will be driving for the Team USA since he has also driven in F1?
PS:
First of all, to your first question, Harry Muermans is not only a business associate but he's also a good friend, as well and yes, you are correct that there will be some involvement from Harry Muermans. The exact nature of that involvement is not yet finalized. I was with Harry yesterday in Rotterdam, and again, that will be an announcement made in the new year, but yes, there will be some involvement.
