Albers has signed to Minardi.

CleanTone · 8 Dec 2002, 09:27 (Ref:445455)

Self explainetory.

PS:2 seats left.

*formula3* · 8 Dec 2002, 09:44 (Ref:445457)

is there a link?
and about albers, i´m not sure about him, he didn´t really impress me in dtm...
but good luck to him

DNQ · 8 Dec 2002, 10:03 (Ref:445460)

Didn't he partner Webber at European in Formula 3000 in 2000? I seem to recall he scored zero points, Webber scored 25 including a race win...?

**Adam43** · 8 Dec 2002, 10:22 (Ref:445468)

Is this a fact? Can we have a link? He is listed as a driver on the Minardi website, but no news of him joining. He's been a Minardi test driver before (in 2001). Nothing on f1-live either. Bored of looking.

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PS:2 seats left.

Has Paul Stoddart said this? Or Post Script? so we are talking about a test seat?

Quote:

Self explanatory

OK. Stupid me.

Anyway: He was the German F3 champion in '99. His best result in F3000 was a 7th. In 2000 Webber scored 21 points. Albers none.

*formula3* · 8 Dec 2002, 10:27 (Ref:445471)

during last races of dtm this year, stefan mücke outpaced him, both driving for rosberg...

R · 8 Dec 2002, 10:33 (Ref:445475)

I've also looked, and found nothing to confirm this. We do need a link before we can take this seriously.

Daisy · 8 Dec 2002, 11:11 (Ref:445501)

www.grandprix.com

DNQ · 8 Dec 2002, 11:19 (Ref:445507)

Yep, it is on a few of the sites, so I'd say its as good as confirmed now.

*formula3* · 8 Dec 2002, 11:25 (Ref:445509)

he found 5m $ sponsorship! *gasp* where does he get so much money from ?

**Adam43** · 8 Dec 2002, 11:31 (Ref:445516)

Thanks Daisy

According to grandprix.com it sounds like a race seat! )although it doesn't actually say.

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gandprix.com
It is understood that the Dutchman has found sponsorship in the region of $5m to secure the drive.

Is this the Dutch driver with lots of cash? What about Jos?

*formula3* · 8 Dec 2002, 11:34 (Ref:445521)

it really sounds like a race seat, who would pay 5m for a test contracvt? you never know about jos, probably they´ll have 2 dutchs, but to me this sounds very unlikely...byebye jos...

**Adam43** · 8 Dec 2002, 11:46 (Ref:445527)

I think you are right *f3*. Move over Jos the Boss here comes Christjian the, er, man. hmmmm.

So who will his team mate be?

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me from another thread.
OK. I reckon Wilson and Bernoldi. But I wouldn't be surprised if I'm totally wrong...

Well looks like I could be "totally wrong"

*formula3* · 8 Dec 2002, 11:51 (Ref:445531)

it can be between wilson and bernoldi, the only question will be who brings more cash...
the abilities of them will be about the same, i´d rate wilson as a little more talented but bernoldi is more expirienced

**Adam43** · 8 Dec 2002, 11:51 (Ref:445532)

On 15/12/02 Minardi are going to run a Thunder event (a bit like the one at Donington). Soon Minardi will so more Thunder events than F1 races!

Albers and Yooung will drive the cars there. I'm not saying the other driver is Yooung, just ponting out that they are getting Albers in there quickly.

He has driven the two seaters at a Thunder event before. He came second in the 2 seater "race" at Donington this year.

R · 8 Dec 2002, 12:33 (Ref:445557)

Thanks for the link. It does sound like a race seat, doesn't it! Good on him!

Daisy · 8 Dec 2002, 12:45 (Ref:445566)

Well, it's only on 1 site yet, I'm waiting for an official press realise.

Don K · 8 Dec 2002, 12:47 (Ref:445567)

According to the dutch version of f1racing.net, Albers claims he has not yet ended his contract with Mercedes. His manager (who is in England talking with Minardi) said: "We are close to a deal, but a contract has not been signed yet. We hope we can make a statement by monday or tuesday. Nevertheless, it's still possible Christian will drive in DTM for another year."

Don K · 8 Dec 2002, 12:56 (Ref:445572)

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Originally posted by *formula3*
it really sounds like a race seat, who would pay 5m for a test contracvt? you never know about jos, probably they´ll have 2 dutchs, but to me this sounds very unlikely...byebye jos...

That is the strange part: I can't see why they would sign a second driver before deciding who will get the first seat.

The logical thing to do would be to fill the first seat on merit (probably Verstappen or Wilson); At that point you know the minimal amount of money the second driver will have to bring, and you can let the candidates outbid each other ...

If you start by giving the second seat to the first driver who brings 5 million, in the end you might be forced to give the first seat to a driver who brings a lot more money than your favourite candidates!

Shunt the Hunt · 8 Dec 2002, 12:58 (Ref:445575)

Is Christijan the brother of Marcel Albers, who died at Thruxton ten years ago in a British F3 race ?

Minardi fan · 8 Dec 2002, 13:15 (Ref:445597)

This wouldn't surprise me... Wasn't Albers in the running for the seats Mazzacane and Marques filled? I know he's been a test driver for Minardi too at one point, in 2001? Good luck to him.

*formula3* · 8 Dec 2002, 13:18 (Ref:445599)

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Originally posted by Shunt the Hunt
Is Christijan the brother of Marcel Albers, who died at Thruxton ten years ago in a British F3 race ?

yes, he is

**Adam43** · 8 Dec 2002, 14:06 (Ref:445630)

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Originally posted by Don K
That is the strange part: I can't see why they would sign a second driver before deciding who will get the first seat.

I'm not sure this is that important. What is wrong with signing the second driver first? Especially seeing that Albers has been involved with Minardi for a couple of years. He has the right level of talent/cash that Paul wants so they signed him. And maybe he isn't the second driver?

I don't think this gives ay indication of who the other driver is...

**ghinzani** · 8 Dec 2002, 15:03 (Ref:445654)

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Originally posted by Shunt the Hunt
Is Christijan the brother of Marcel Albers, who died at Thruxton ten years ago in a British F3 race ?

I didnt think he was Marcels brother - can you check that fact please *fomula3* ? Thanks

El_Gibleto · 8 Dec 2002, 15:17 (Ref:445661)

He is NOT related.

*formula3* · 8 Dec 2002, 15:20 (Ref:445662)

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Originally posted by El_Gibleto
He is NOT related.

yep, you´re right, just looked it up...i was absolutely sure that he is related...i´m getting old..

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