Klien impressed with Spyker's 2007 plans

Klien is currently without a drive, after parting ways with Red Bull in Monza two weeks ago. In a statement today, he said he is currently focusing on finding a drive for 2007 rather than become a third driver and Friday tester in the remaining three races of the season.

Having visited the Spyker-Midland operation in Silverstone on Wednesday, Klien today said: "Team Manager Colin Kolles personally showed me around the Midland/Spyker factory. This visit gave me the opportunity to check on the progress for 2007 Spyker MF1.

"I also could see the 2007 car being tested at the wind-tunnel in Brackley. In the concept stage, the car looks very good. In a short time the team will also select an engine for 2007. Ferrari and the V8 from Cosworth are among the possible engine suppliers.

"At the Italian GP in Monza I had the opportunity to meet with Mike Gascoyne, who will be the new Chief Technology officer at Spyker beginning November 1st. In my opinion, his views for the future of the Spyker F1 team were very convincing and realistic.

"Under the leadership of the new owners, the entire Spyker team impressed me as very ambitious and positive.

"The basic idea and philosophy of Team Manager Colin Kolles, to reach a maximum of performance with lean and efficient structures, could be clearly seen and felt in the various departments and with all the employees."

According to Klien, he currently has an offer to race for a Formula One team next year, and another offer to become a test driver for a manufacturer-backed team.

However, with uncertainty over testing limitations for next season, Klien said discussions over the regulations would affect his decision over which option to take.

For now, though, Klien said he will "continue to work on my physical fitness and on exploring further the options available to me."