article_snippet: Garde Garde stands on the brink of driving in this weekend's Australian Grand Prix after Sauber suffered another defeat in their legal battle with the Dutchman.
article_snippet: Garde was axed by Sauber from Garde role as test driver at the end of last year as the Swiss-based marque employed Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr.
article_snippet: But, with a contract from the team'
   stating Garde was to be given a full-time seat for this season, Garde has pursued Sauber through the courts these past few weeks.
article_snippet: Giedo van der Garde, outside the Victorian Supreme Court on Wednesday, has charged Sauber with reneging on a deal to give Sauber a race seat after they signed Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr Felipe Nasr .
article_snippet: At present, Garde is now pursuing an enforcement of the order to ensure Sauber comply, which would result in the 29-year-old taking part in first practice from 12.30pm local time on Friday.
article_snippet: Sauber are now left with three drivers; Van der Garde, Marcus Ericsson (left) and Felipe Nasr (right)
article_snippet: For Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn, she has three drivers on she books, but only two seats available.
article_snippet: Sauber have since been asked to provide a list of those assets, which includes their cars and equipment at Melbourne's Albert Park in place for the race.
article_snippet: For his part, Van der Garde is also attempting to acquire a valid and temporary super licence - required for any driver to compete in F1 - as the one in place for last season has since expired.
article_snippet: The 29-year-old must do so through Van der Garde local motor-racing authority in Holland, who in turn contact world governing body, the FIA.
article_snippet: Van der Garde had said Van der Garde was looking forward to going back to the team and driving for the team this weekend .
article_snippet: Felipe Massa has praised Van der Garde actions, claiming 'it is a good thing for all drivers' Speaking outside court, Van der Garde said: 'Sauber has to work with us now.
article_snippet: Former Sauber driver Felipe Massa, now with Williams, speaking ahead of the appeal verdict, believes Van der Garde had taken the correct steps to pursue Van der Garde case via the legal system.
highlights_snippet: Garde has accused Sauber of reneging on deal to give Garde drive .
  
highlights_snippet: Garde claims Garde has a 'good relation with the team'
  
highlights_snippet: But it remains unclear whether Garde will drive in Sunday's season opener .