article_snippet: The first five and a half days from last Monday were overshadowed by a legal battle in the Supreme Court of Victoria with former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde and his claim on a full-time race-seat for this season.
article_snippet: That was eventually resolved on Saturday morning ahead of qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, although further talks are planned this week - in a private arena away from the courtroom - between both sides in a bid to finally close the matter.
article_snippet: Sauber have been embroiled in a legal battle with their former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde (centre)
highlights_snippet: Sauber's opening week to the Formula One season was overshadowed by a legal battle with former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde .
  
highlights_snippet: The case was over former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde claim on a full-time race seat for this season .
  