Spyker F1

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Spyker F1

Full name	Etihad Aldar Spyker F1 Team
Base	Silverstone
Team principal/s	Colin Kolles
Technical director	James Key
Race drivers	20. Adrian Sutil 21. Christijan Albers
Test drivers	Adrián Vallés Fairuz Fauzy Giedo van der Garde Markus Winkelhock
Chassis	F8-VII
Engine	Ferrari 057
Tyres	Bridgestone
World Championship Career
Debut	2007 Australian Grand Prix
Latest race	2007 Australian Grand Prix
Races competed	1
Constructors' Championships	none
Drivers' Championships	none
Race victories	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
2006 position	10th (0 points) (as MF1 Racing)

Spyker F1 is a Formula One team created in September 2006 by Spyker Cars, after the buyout of short lived outfit Midland F1. The change to the Spyker name, meant that the team switched racing livery from the red and white previously owned by the Midland concern, to an Orange and Silver affair - already seen on the Spyker Spyder GT2-R.

Contents 1 Background 2 The Buyout of Midland F1 3 2007 and onwards 4 Complete Formula One Results 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Background

Although created in 2006, the team's roots can be traced back to the year 1991, when it was founded as Jordan Grand Prix. The Silverstone-based squad and facilities were bought by the Midland group in 2005 and re-named Midland F1 in 2006, before being sold to Spyker towards the end of the 2006 season.

[edit] The Buyout of Midland F1

Rumours had been floating about in the paddock throughout the mid-season about the possible sale of the team, less than two years after Shnaider originally bought it from Eddie Jordan. Reports suggested a price tag of $128m, and that Shnaider was seriously considering the possibility of the sale. Formula One teams had become more valuable, due to the fact that no more teams could enter after 2008, with the maximum of 12 places already filled.^[1]

On 9 September 2006, it was revealed that the team was sold to Spyker Cars.^[2] Spyker paid $106.6 million for the team ^[3]. On September 10 ITV commentators said that both Shnaider and former consultant Johnny Herbert were no longer involved in the team since the announcement of the sale^[4].

Former Midland drivers Christijan Albers and Tiago Monteiro were retained for the remainder of the 2006 season, with it being announced at Spyker's debut race in China, that Albers, a Dutchman - has also been signed to drive in 2007. As part of the deal, the cars had a revised livery for the final three races of 2006.^[5] The name of the team also changed to Spyker MF1 Racing, as sponsorship requirements precluded a complete change of name before the end of the season.

[edit] 2007 and onwards

It was announced in China that the previous team boss of Midland, Colin Kolles, would remain as team principal into 2007. Michiel Mol is to become the new Director of F1 racing and member of the Spyker board, and Mike Gascoyne will become the Chief Technology Officer from the end of the 2006 season.^[6]

The team will run customer Ferrari engines in 2007, replacing the Toyota units, which will go to the Williams team. The team will also use the Dutch flag from 2007 instead of the Russian flag, since Spyker is based in the Netherlands.

For the second race driver, Spyker signed one of their 2006 third drivers, Adrian Sutil, to drive for the team in 2007.^[7] The news was announced on December 21, 2006.

Also, the official FIA entry list for 2007 was posted on various websites on December 4, 2006, and on the list the Spyker F1 Team (Ferrari) was assigned car numbers 20 and 21, but only Christijan Albers' name was made official on the entry list, with the second seat, and car number 21 left TBA, since Sutil had not been confirmed at the time.

Spyker F1 has already announced their signing of eight sponsorship deals, mainly from Dutch companies. LeasePlan signed a three year deal on October 5,^[8] followed by RotoZip on October 25, Philoderm on October 31, Trust on November 8,^[9] and Quick on November 22. McGregor signed on December 20, Medion^[10] and Exact Software^[11] signed on January 17, 2007. With these they completed GR8 Industries wish to have eight new sponsors for 2007.

On February 1, Spyker signed four test and reserve drivers for the 2007 season: Adrián Vallés, Mohamed Fairuz Fauzy, Giedo van der Garde and Markus Winkelhock.^[12]

In March, Spyker announced a sponsor deal with Etihad Airways and Aldar Properties, two companies from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The official name of the team will be Etihad Aldar Spyker F1 Team.

[edit] Complete Formula One Results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Chassis	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
2007	Spyker F8-VII	Ferrari V8	B		AUS	MAL	BAH	ESP	MON	CAN	USA	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	TUR	ITA	BEL	JPN	CHN	BRA
				Adrian Sutil	17	Ret
				Christijan Albers	Ret	Ret

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Spyker F1 Team Official Website
• Spyker F1 Fansite
• Another Spyker F1 Fansite

Constructors and drivers competing in the 2007 Formula One championship
McLaren	Renault	Ferrari	Honda	BMW	Toyota	Red Bull	Williams	Toro Rosso	Spyker	Super Aguri
1 Alonso 2 Hamilton	3 Fisichella 4 Kovalainen	5 Massa 6 Räikkönen	7 Button 8 Barrichello	9 Heidfeld 10 Kubica	11 Schumacher 12 Trulli	14 Coulthard 15 Webber	16 Rosberg 17 Wurz	18 Liuzzi 19 Speed	20 Sutil 21 Albers	22 Sato 23 Davidson

Spyker F1

Personnel: Michiel Mol | Colin Kolles | James Key | Mike Gascoyne

Current drivers: Christijan Albers | Adrian Sutil | Adrián Vallés | Giedo van der Garde | Mohamed Fairuz Fauzy | Markus Winkelhock

Formula One cars: F8-VII