Colin Kolles has confirmed reports that Bernie Ecclestone is helping the struggling HRT team with its plans for the future.<\/p>\n
F1 chief executive Ecclestone was quoted in Monaco as suggesting he is helping the new Spanish outfit to get out of financial trouble.<\/p>\n
But subsequent reports have clarified that the 79-year-old’s assistance may in fact be in the form of HRT’s technical plans.<\/p>\n
The team’s contract with its car designer Dallara has lapsed, and boss Kolles has been working on securing a deal with a wind tunnel in view of designing an all-new car for 2011.<\/p>\n
“Obviously we are still not competitive enough, even for our expectations as a new team, and we are seeking solutions for the future,” the Romanian-born German is quoted by Spain’s AS.<\/p>\n
“We are optimistic and Bernie is helping us to ensure a better 2011,” he added.<\/p>\n
Kolles insists the speculation about HRT collapsing is wide of the mark, amid suggestions the team could run out of spare parts by June’s race in Montreal.<\/p>\n
“The team will complete the season and we are already planning for the next one,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We hope to make an announcement next month – certainly before the Canadian grand prix – about our plans to build our own chassis,” said Kolles.<\/p>\n
It is also reported that Geoff Willis, currently just a consultant to HRT, is set to stay with the team because of its ambitious technical plans for 2011.<\/p>\n
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