Albers signs with Midland for 2006

Ed · Post by Ed » Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:41 pm

Christijan Albers who drove for Minardi this season has been confirmed with the Midland (Jordan) team for 2006.

Colin Kolles said

I have known Christijan since 1999, when he was driving successfully in Formula 3 in Germany, winning six races and starting 10 times from pole. Since then, I have followed his motorsport career with keen interest. He is very competitive, professional and a proven race winner. I am confident he will acclimatise himself to our team very quickly and help us with the car's development throughout the season

Christijan Albers said

I am really happy to be taking the next step in my F1 career with the Midland team. I appreciate all I have learned with Minardi this season, and look on this move as a step forward. It is by far the most challenging option for the future.

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:05 pm

Its good to see him moving up the ladder.....but what i would like to know is, if Narain is the other Midlands driver....What is going to happen to Montiero next season????? he definately deserves a drive in a better team!

Ed · Post by Ed » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:15 pm

The second driver for Midland has yet to be announced and it may not be either of those two.

Midland have offered Sato a drive and there is talk about Davidson or even Montagny.

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:26 am

Ah....i heard a rumour that Narain has signed with midland for 2006 & 2007....

....I gues it is just a wild rumour started by the press...

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:12 pm

Ed wrote:The second driver for Midland has yet to be announced and it may not be either of those two.

Midland have offered Sato a drive and there is talk about Davidson or even Montagny.

Sato is very strongly tipped to be in the second Honda team. Consequently most teams are preparing extra tubs, wings etc. and doubling the insurance on their drivers.

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:10 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
Ed wrote:The second driver for Midland has yet to be announced and it may not be either of those two.

Midland have offered Sato a drive and there is talk about Davidson or even Montagny.
Sato is very strongly tipped to be in the second Honda team. Consequently most teams are preparing extra tubs, wings etc. and doubling the insurance on their drivers.

I'm not the gambling type, but I'd wager that besides all those things, Julian....that Vegas gamblers' are betting on Sato...no, not where he finishes each race, but whether he finishes each race.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:41 pm

mlittle wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
Ed wrote:The second driver for Midland has yet to be announced and it may not be either of those two.

Midland have offered Sato a drive and there is talk about Davidson or even Montagny.
Sato is very strongly tipped to be in the second Honda team. Consequently most teams are preparing extra tubs, wings etc. and doubling the insurance on their drivers.
I'm not the gambling type, but I'd wager that besides all those things, Julian....that Vegas gamblers' are betting on Sato...no, not where he finishes each race, but whether he finishes each race.

Mfer. I would take long odds about him getting to the start line after this season

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:23 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
Ed wrote:The second driver for Midland has yet to be announced and it may not be either of those two.

Midland have offered Sato a drive and there is talk about Davidson or even Montagny.
Sato is very strongly tipped to be in the second Honda team. Consequently most teams are preparing extra tubs, wings etc. and doubling the insurance on their drivers.

Indeed, that is the reason Sato hasn't taken the offer from Midland. Aguri Suzuki confirmed talks with Sato were at a 'nice' stage.

Lets hope next year Sato uses his head a bit more regardless which dream he drives for.