Spyker in no rush to decide on '08 line-up

German Adrian Sutil has a long-term contract with Spyker, and Kolles admitted the team would like to keep him for next season and said the driver would also be happy to stay.

The second seat, however, is up for grabs and, with Indian businessman Vijay Mallya set to buy the team, both Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok have been linked with the drive.

Kolles, however, says there is no rush to decide.

"We are under no pressure to make a decision about 2008 drivers at present," said Kolles. "Adrian Sutil has a long-term contract with the team and both he and the team would like him to stay next year, but we are in no hurry to announce our second driver.

"We have just launched the new B-spec car that is really starting to demonstrate a step forward in pace and reliability. Our focus now is on achieving our aims in 2007."

Kolles also admitted the team have changed their approach when hiring drivers, with their main priority now being finding talent instead of looking for drivers with financial backing.

"Our strategy has changed from the first year of Midland; we now want to bring on good quality young drivers and then work together to bring in sponsors," he said. "I come from Formula Three and know when to spot a good talent.

"There are several important items that will make me look at a young driver; talent, professionalism and their potential use as a marketing platform - you have to be able to sell a driver to sponsors, which will ultimately help the team move forward.

"When we signed Adrian Sutil on a long-term contract as a test driver we knew he did not have the largest budget to bring to the team, but through his hard work and talent he attracted sponsors who helped him and now he is an established GP driver and one of the most interesting drivers on the grid."