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Sweden's Formula 1 rookie driver Marcus Ericsson has decided to leave the small Caterham F1 Team with immediate effect.
Ericsson, who has signed a new contract to race for Sauber in 2015, missed the last two Grands Prix because the team went in administration.
Marcus Ericsson declared that even if Caterham finds the money to compete in the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi, we would not be behind the wheel.
“Following recent events re: Caterham Sports Limited and 1 MRT Sdn Bhd, my adviser Eje Elgh and I have decided to terminate, with immediate effect, all agreements connecting me to the Caterham F1 team,” the Swede said in a statement.
“This is a sad day as we have greatly enjoyed working with the team through a difficult and tough season.
“I wish to thank Colin Kolles, Manfredi Ravetto, Cyril Abiteboul and every other member of the Caterham F1 team for your trust and confidence in me, and for making my first Formula 1 season an educational and unforgettable experience.
“In addition, I thank my good friend and teammate Kamui Kobayashi for being an inspiring benchmark throughout the year, and hope to see him back on the track soon.”
Ericsson, who has signed a new contract to race for Sauber in 2015, missed the last two Grands Prix because the team went in administration.
Marcus Ericsson declared that even if Caterham finds the money to compete in the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi, we would not be behind the wheel.
“Following recent events re: Caterham Sports Limited and 1 MRT Sdn Bhd, my adviser Eje Elgh and I have decided to terminate, with immediate effect, all agreements connecting me to the Caterham F1 team,” the Swede said in a statement.
“This is a sad day as we have greatly enjoyed working with the team through a difficult and tough season.
“I wish to thank Colin Kolles, Manfredi Ravetto, Cyril Abiteboul and every other member of the Caterham F1 team for your trust and confidence in me, and for making my first Formula 1 season an educational and unforgettable experience.
“In addition, I thank my good friend and teammate Kamui Kobayashi for being an inspiring benchmark throughout the year, and hope to see him back on the track soon.”