Christian Klien insists he is not disappointed at being beaten to the second Sauber seat in F1 2010 by Pedro de la Rosa - and argues he still has 'a fair chance' to rejoin the grand prix grid this season, possibly with Renault...
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He may have missed out on securing the second berth at Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2009 to S?bastien Bourdais, but Takuma Sato could yet be thrown a Formula 1 lifeline - with the confirmation that the Japanese star is in talks with Red Bull Racing regarding a test and reserve role.
Gary Paffett has revealed that he is bullish about his chances of finally grabbing a spot on the grand prix grid in 2009, insisting that there is 'a door to be opened' at Force India - and that he is determined to be the man to open it.
Pedro de la Rosa has refused to comment on mounting speculation that he is being considered for a return to Formula 1 with Force India in 2009 - even if he has admitted that 'what [he] really wants to do is to race'.
Despite a hugely impressive GP2 Series campaign, Renault test driver Lucas di Grassi has admitted that his only chance of graduating to a Formula 1 race seat with the R?gie next year is if Nelsinho Piquet is no longer there.
Markko Martin has signed a deal that will see him become the official test driver for the Subaru World Rally Team in 2008, as the Banbury-based outfit steps up its testing programme in preparation for the launch of its all new Impreza WRC car.
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today confirmed that Antonio Pizzonia has been retained as an official test driver and will undertake testing duties for the team in 2004.