Despite recent rumours to the contrary, Adrian Sutil will remain at Spyker next year.
Alongside close friend Lewis Hamilton, the German rookie has been a standout of the 2007 season and linked with the affection of rival formula one teams, including that owned by Sir Frank Williams.
But amid other disruptions, such as speculation of financial trouble for Spyker, the Dutch magazine ‘Formule 1 Race Report’ said the 24-year-old is likely to stay at the team in 2008.
And he said: “I know that we are going to finish the season as planned and I also do not expect any problems in the future.”
Asked if he saw Spyker’s current situation as a reason to leave, Sutil answered: “Absolutely not.”
He said driving even at the back of the formula one grid is worthwhile.
“If you are good enough, you are still noticed,” Sutil said.
“Let’s see what Spyker can do next year. I hope that we take a good step forwards.”
Spyker hopes the first step will be made this weekend in Turkey, where the Silverstone based team will for the first time race the so-called ‘B’ car.
But like technical boss Mike Gascoyne, Sutil is keen to play down expectations for the machine.
“Some people spoke about a difference of one second (per lap) — that is too much,” he said.
“It is difficult to say how much better it will be, but without doubt there will be an improvement.
“In Istanbul we will find out whether it is enough. Pretty quickly you find out whether a car is quick or not.”
