It has been confirmed that Adrien Simon will drive for Liverpool Grand Prix next season. It is widely thought that this was an option of a multi year contract signed in the first season, in which he is paid based on his championship position. The deal was confirmed after the Frenchman showed race winning pace in Australia only to be thwarted by an erratic Gerard Alaniz. In the end he failed to score points, but his pace encouraged the Merseyside team to pay for early assurance of his contract.
'He's now a part of the furniture here, he was amazing in season one, and this year, even after one race we can see that he has lead the development really well. The boss made it clear to all involved that resigning Adrien was a priority, and to do so for such a reasonable sum of money, I was amazed quite frankly, but we are so pleased he agreed to stay for next year.' said Head of Finance Daniel Andersson. The rest of the team appear to enjoy working with Adrien Simon, with his style of driving giving great feedback, and also the fashion he delivers his opinion means the team are always happy to listen, something which has been noted as a contrast to current championship leader Karl Beckenbauer, who although fundamentally just as quick, was not as successful last year once the team fell back slightly in the development race. The news broke on the French TV show Grand Prix Aujourd'hui, with Simon and team boss Mathershaw interviewed on the program. Adrien said: I am excited to see what we can do next year, we will be looking for more of the same. We have a good car this season, and it is nice to be driving with the freedom that I now have because I am driving without pressure of getting a seat for next year.' It remains to be seen of course who will join Adrien Simon at Liverpool next season, but it is believed Karl Beckenbauer will need to impress even more if he is to get a drive, despite his brilliant start to the season. In addition, two other drivers are on the radar, including Elroy Wagner from the struggling Team 23 outfit, or maybe Will Hoskins of Franklin, the fact he is British will not be lost on the sponsors.
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