Garcia's seat at RC in doubt

His RC Motorsport team have admitted to autosport.com that they might need to replace the Spaniard "due to unforeseen circumstances", and a Friday deadline is believed to have been issued to Garcia's management to resolve the situation.

RC team manager Cristiano Giardina added: "Both parties are working hand in hand to find a solution. Our desire to race with Borja is unchanged.

"But you never know what is going to happen, and I don't want to say anything that will create more problems for him. I think it is 80% certain that we may need to make a switch.

"There is still most of the season to come; seven races, four official tests and one private test. A lot of drivers are interested in Monaco, but we want someone who can complete the season. If we cannot find a good replacement we will carry on with Borja and continue to try and find a solution."

Garcia and RC have yet to realise their potential in this year's championship, with a sixth place finish in the opening race in Monza still the partnership's only score.

Garcia, a former Spanish F3 champion, was expected to be in the hunt for this year's title, having mounted a race winning campaign with RC in 2006, but he currently lies 16th in the championship.