Caterham could be left stranded without tyres ahead of the forthcoming Japanese grand prix, according to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.<\/p>\n
The report said a source close to F1’s official tyre supplier has “unofficially confirmed” that Pirelli is warning Caterham it must urgently make a payment ahead of the Suzuka race early next month.<\/p>\n
Backmarker Caterham almost collapsed mid-season following the withdrawal of support of founder Tony Fernandes, who sold the team suddenly to a mysterious group of Swiss-based Middle Easterners.<\/p>\n
“I believe our team was not set up to race in Silverstone,” one of the new bosses, Manfredi Ravetto, confirmed in Singapore.\u00a0 “This is the truth.<\/p>\n
“Since new ownership came on board, I think we managed not only to race in Silverstone but also to arrive to Singapore.\u00a0 I must say it’s not a very easy task,” he admitted.<\/p>\n
“The financial situation is not one of the easiest,” said Ravetto.\u00a0 “We inherited a situation which was more than critical.”<\/p>\n
It is rumoured the situation was so critical that Christijan Albers, who became Caterham’s team boss after the takeover, quit once he realised that debts could not be paid.<\/p>\n
De Telegraaf claims Pirelli “is one of the main creditors” of ailing Caterham.<\/p>\n
“The paddock is buzzing with rumours that Caterham will not be in the paddock at the end of the season,” it added.<\/p>\n
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