Sauber lose appeal to block Giedo van der Garde 's bid to force them to let him drive for them at first race of the Formula One season in Melbourne . Van der Garde has accused Sauber of reneging on deal to give him drive . Dutchman Van der Garde claims he has a 'good relation with the team ' nd that they have been'very supportive' but says his contract is not valid because it was signed before F1 started, which means he can only be used as reserve driver if Ferrari decide to use
Sauber lose appeal to block Giedo van der Garde 's bid to force them to let him drive for them at first race of the Formula One season in Melbourne . Van der Garde has accused Sauber of reneging on deal to give him drive . Dutchman Van der Garde claims he has a 'good relation with the team ' But it remains unclear whether he will drive in Sunday 's season opener .