The Supreme Court in Melbourne has Giedo van der Garde Thursday also ruled in favor of an appeal by Sauber.
Van der Garde (29) now has a legal right for Sunday start in the opening race in Formula 1.
“The appeal was rejected because there are no errors in the proceedings”, so read the judge for his statement.
Sauber’s lawyer claimed that it would be unsafe to Van der Garde to let race, because the Dutchman this season has not been tested for the team. The judge did not follow this.
New case
After the appeal began a again a case in which Van der Garde wants to force the team to adhere to the ruling.
The case is Friday morning at 10:30 am local time on, beginning two hours before the first practice session in Melbourne.
Van der Garde’s lawyer asked for legal consequences for Sauber and team boss Monisha Kaltenborn if the statement is ignored. He alluded to this the seizure of goods.
Short day
“I hope Sauber now contacting as soon as possible, ” says Van der Garde. ” That will they still have to do it once and I hope I can again get behind the wheel of the car. We now have won everything. I am very pleased. I think we are very strong. ”
Van der Garde admitted that it is a short day for the first race on Sunday. ” But within a few hours can still be a chair. “
” The first practice is Friday also only at 12.30. That will not be a problem for me. I have trained hard in recent months. I came here to race and I’m ready. ”
Promise
Van der Garde acted in 2014 as test and reserve driver for Sauber. In June 2014 suggested the leadership him a seat for 2015 in anticipation.
However, Sauber explained after the promise to Van der Garde determine the Swede Marcus Ericsson and Brazilian Felipe Nasr. The Italian Raffaele Marciello’s reserve driver.
If it Sunday Van der Garde will appear at the start this season is the second Dutchman in Formula 1. Max Verstappen at Toro Rosso as a 17-year-old debut.
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By: NU.nl/ANP
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