Kolles hints that Sutil could leave Force India

Adrian Sutil could leave Force India before the 2008 season. The team boss, Colin Kolles, made this clear. In addition to Christian Klien and Vitantonio Liuzzi who rode yesterday in Barcelona, ​​new names would have been added to the list of drivers who will test the former Spyker.

Also in the running would be Frank Montagny who is testing the Toyota in Catalunya but could run with the Silverstone team in the next tests in Jerez. However, the tests of Giancarlo Fisichella, Ralf Schumacher and Adrian Valles have not yet been confirmed.

Sutil, already under contract with Force India for 2008, would be in the running to replace Fernando Alonso at McLaren. Kolles revealed to Sportnet.at that all the drivers who test for Force India before Christmas have a chance of racing in 2008.

"We'll see if we have one or two seats available," he added. Speaking about the rumors about Roldan Rodriguez and Valles, Kolles explained that the team will not choose the riders based on the sponsors they bring. "We want the best drivers, so there can be no more excuses" he declared, denying the news of threats of resignation from technical director Mike Gascoyne in case of hiring Ralf Schumacher.

"We have always said that if he wants to try he is welcome" concluded Kolles. The Force India F1 team is expected to announce its driver lineup later this year.