Verstappen ruled out for Albers’ seat

(GMM) With Christijan Albers' Spyker future in doubt, the Dutch team's boss Michiel Mol has played down speculation that an old favourite could make a formula one return.

Mol suggested that Jos Verstappen's planned one-off on the Friday preceding the Belgian grand prix is still likely to happen later this year but ruled the Dutchman out as a serious contender for a race seat.

"You really shouldn't read too much into it," Spyker Cars' CEO told the team's magazine.

"No, Jos is not a candidate for the seat. I think we won't be seeing him in action as a race driver any more."

Mol also clarified that Verstappen, the 35-year-old who last appeared on the grid for Minardi in 2003, will probably not participate in the pre-race test at Spa-Francorchamps this month.

He insisted: "But it is still a good idea — Jos in a formula one car one last time, and a Spyker to boot."