Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa found it hard to accept that the small Formula 1 team HRT closed its doors after the last Grand Prix of the season held in Brazil.
Taking to Spanish newspaper Marca, De la Rosa said he was sad not only for him, but especially for all the team members who gave everything, day after day depiste the difficulties.
“It was a nice project, very special, very humble. We knew we would be last, and that we could only fight against Marussia. However, we always gave our best,” said De la Rosa to Marca.
Interestingly, the team has yet to issue an official press release about the situation. “I am not the spoke person of the team. But I think that the team has ceased all operations and will soon close its doors. But no one knows for sure”, said De la Rosa.
“I am looking to get a ride for next year, but there are no full-time ride available. Caterham and Marussia are my only two options,” the Spaniard added. In mentioning Marussia, he confirmed that the Russian team may let go Timo Glock in favour of a paying driver.
De la Rosa ruled out Sahara Force India. “They signed a driver, but I don't know who he is”, he said.
“I will try to become a test driver or a reserve driver in a good team. I don't have sponsors however. Several teams out there are looking for money, and I don't want to start searching for money. McLaren? Sincerely, I don't know. We talked a lot but nothing really serious. I don't know if they interested in me or not”, said Pedro de la Rosa.
Taking to Spanish newspaper Marca, De la Rosa said he was sad not only for him, but especially for all the team members who gave everything, day after day depiste the difficulties.
“It was a nice project, very special, very humble. We knew we would be last, and that we could only fight against Marussia. However, we always gave our best,” said De la Rosa to Marca.
Interestingly, the team has yet to issue an official press release about the situation. “I am not the spoke person of the team. But I think that the team has ceased all operations and will soon close its doors. But no one knows for sure”, said De la Rosa.
“I am looking to get a ride for next year, but there are no full-time ride available. Caterham and Marussia are my only two options,” the Spaniard added. In mentioning Marussia, he confirmed that the Russian team may let go Timo Glock in favour of a paying driver.
De la Rosa ruled out Sahara Force India. “They signed a driver, but I don't know who he is”, he said.
“I will try to become a test driver or a reserve driver in a good team. I don't have sponsors however. Several teams out there are looking for money, and I don't want to start searching for money. McLaren? Sincerely, I don't know. We talked a lot but nothing really serious. I don't know if they interested in me or not”, said Pedro de la Rosa.