Dutch veteran Jos Verstappen has, for a second and apparently 'definitive' time, pulled out of the race for the last-vacant seat on the 2004 Formula One grid.
After more talks between Jordan and his sponsor Trust Computers, Verstappen's management has decided to end all negotiations, claimed a report on his website.
'Despite all parties doing their best, some contractual obstacles couldn't be agreed upon,' read the report.
Trust's marketing manager Muriel Wouda said the company had done its 'utmost' to reach a deal but insisted that fans had seen the last of their logo on the EJ14.
She added: 'There might be an opportunity later this season whereby Jos Verstappen could get a seat in Formula One.'
Verstappen, 31, claimed not to be too disappointed.
'We have done what we could,' said the racer who similarly sat-out season 2002.
He continued, 'Despite all the time and effort we have not been successful in getting a mutual agreement on all contractual matters.'
Written: Fri, 06 Feb 2004 15:20:17
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