Pedro de la Rosa looks to have conceded that he won’t be driving for the Sauber team next season after declaring himself available for testing or reserve roles in the future.
The Spaniard hasn’t had the best start to the season after joining the Sauber team from his test role at McLaren. Six of the eight races has ended in retirement, whilst he is the only driver not from a new team to have not scored a single point.
“I am enjoying it even though we have had a difficult start to the year,” he told the BBC. “I believe we can recover it and no matter how bad it’s been, it’s better than testing.
“I feel young and for the future, if anyone wants me, I am available,” he added. “I am usable, even if I have to go back testing or as a reserve driver, because I have had another year in Formula One racing. It will extend my career, simple as that.”
Rumours that De la Rosa could be ousted mid-season were put to rest after Peter Sauber said after the Canadian GP that it is unlikely he would change the driver line-up before the season is up.
