Caterham have denied reports they won’t be at the Japanese Grand Prix because Pirelli have refused to supply them with tyres.
According to media reports the team, which was recently taken over by a group of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors, haven’t paid Pirelli due to spiralling debts.
The Italian tyre supplier has therefore refused to supply the team going forward, but that isn’t the case according to new team boss Manfredi Ravetto.
“It’s just stupid,” he told OmniCorse. “We will have Pirelli tyres like regular for Suzuka.”
Ravetto however didn’t deny the financial situation at the team is difficult amid rumours that more than one team won’t make it to 2015.
“The financial situation is not one of the easiest,” he added. “We inherited a situation [from Tony Fernandes] which was more than critical.”
