Pedro de la Rosa has admitted that he did not expect Sauber to replace him before the end of the season, which has delivered a tough and ultimately shortened Formula 1 comeback for the unfortunate Spaniard. However, he does hope to be back on the grid at the start of 2011.
Having last raced in F1 full-time for Jaguar in 2002, Barcelona's de la Rosa returned this season following a total of seven campaigns of testing for McLaren. From Singapore onwards, though, Germany's Nick Heidfeld will partner Kamui Kobayashi.
However, although the 39-year-old was generally not expected to remain with the Hinwil squad next year, he has expressed his shock over the early exit.
“I am surprised by the team´s decision but I respect it and would like to wish everyone good luck for the remainder of the season,” he said. “I still intend to be in Formula 1 for 2011.”
“It was a hard decision for me to make as a Team Principal and I want to thank Pedro for his professionalism,” team head Peter Sauber commented.
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