Tuesday 27 December at 07:24 : Dutchman Christijan Albers believes that Midland will be making a fresh start next season and is a changed team now. The team faced repeated rumours of cash shortages and low morale, however 2006 brings a change of name and, new driver Albers is convinced, a change of fortunes.

Albers, who made his F1 debut last season with Minardi said, "It will be a completely new team so I am certainly looking forward to working with new people. I've been to the factory a few times and they are very motivated."

Albers will be joined by Tiago Monteiro in the second Midland seat however the identity of the third driver remains uncertain.

Ketan Paul
DailyF1News.com
New Delhi, India