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Super Aguri to take legal action against Spyker

Managing director Daniel Audetto says Super Aguri are set to pursue legal action against Spyker following Giedo van der Garde's move to the Silverstone-based squad. Spyker announced the Dutchman as its third driver only a day after he tested for Super Aguri, with whom he signed a contract at the end of 2006.

Van der Garde's first and only test with Super Aguri was limited to just a handful of laps at Valencia because of a disagreement over the extent of his commitment.

"Giedo was supposed to complete 300 kms for his F1 superlicense, but we had to limit his run to just a few installation laps because his representatives didn't stick to the commitments they had with us on time," Audetto told Autosprint magazine.

Indeed, Audetto insists Super Aguri has a valid contract with van der Garde, and the team are prepared to take the matter to court.

"What Spyker have done, however, is inexplicable. Van de Garde signed with us a month ago and the contract was given to the FIA office in Geneva. It is a valid contract and we are prepared to take legal action," he added.

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