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No rush for Spyker to decide 2008 line-up

The Spyker Formula 1 team feels no pressure whatsoever to announce the team's line up for next season. Adrian Sutil signed a two-year deal at the start of the season and the team could soon change hands, but for now Spyker wants to focus on the new car and finishing the season on a high.

"We are under no pressure to make a decision about 2008 drivers at present," said Spyker F1 team boss Colin Kolles. "Adrian Sutil has a long-term contract with the team and both he and the team would like him to stay next year, but we are in no hurry to announce our second driver. We have just launched the new B-spec car that is really starting to demonstrate a step forward in pace and reliability. Our focus now is on achieving our aims in 2007.

Roldan Rodriguez is one of the candidates who could sign with the team for next season. The Spaniard already signed a test-contract last week to test with the team this winter. Another option could be Narain Karthikeyan when Indian businessman Vijay Mallya will partly own the team.

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