“They did tell me and I believed it to be true. Due to this conviction I
passed up other opportunities in other championships.
“Those who committed themselves with me have given me reasons I must accept
but that I do not share. F1 has become an auction.”
It leaves Alguersuari now looking to 2014, although given the depth of Spain’s
financial crisis he appreciates the difficulties he faces in securing his
own sponsor.
Alguersuari added: “Although Spain’s economy is in the worst shape in our
modern history, and except for Banco Santander no other company considers
Formula One as a profitable and sustainable business, I know how old I am, I
know my track record and I’m convinced I deserve a winning car in F1.
“Is my career over in F1 at 22 years old? Despite everything, I strongly don’t
think so.
“So I will continue to be active in Formula One (with Pirelli), and complete
more kilometres than any third driver in this discipline.”