Albers cynical about Verstappen test

Christijan Albers admitted to cynicism amid reports that Dutch countryman Jos Verstappen is likely to test his Spyker formula one car later this year.

The 28-year-old, who has struggled to match the pace of his rookie teammate Adrian Sutil so far in 2007, told Formule 1 Race Report that former grand prix driver Verstappen’s run would be “good for publicity”.

“But if you ask me,” Albers told the magazine, “a formula one team is assessed rather by performances and results. Of course, though, a sportsman would say that.”

Adrian Sutil replacement for Ralf Schumacher?

Adrian Sutil has been touted as a possible replacement for the beleaguered Ralf Schumacher at Toyota.

Following a dismal weekend in Monaco, Schumacher has reputedly been given just two races to save his F1 career.

According to reports in the German press, the team have run out of patience with the 31-year-old and Sutil has been linked with a dramatic transfer from Spyker.

The unheralded Sutil has emerged as one of 2007's unlikely success stories.

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