For the third year running Christian Klien is an official works driver in Peugeot's prototype program. He also remains in a holding pattern in Formula One.

(Paris, 22 Feb, 2010) Peugeot's sporting director Olivier Quesnel announced the French manufacturer's sports car program of 2010 this afternoon in Paris. After a triumphant victory at the legendary 24 hours of Le Mans in 2009 expectations are high. Peugeot will again enter three works 908 HDi FAP. Austria's Christian Klien is on the drivers' list as development and reserve driver.

As a special guest to the DITech Racingshow 2010 in Wiener Neustadt/Austria Christian Klien speaks about the current state of affairs

Christian, it is only 33 days until the start of the new season. You are still without a drive. What are the odds?

We are still talking to teams who have a drive to offer. Decisions are made very slowly at the moment due internal re-shuffles here and there. But the chance is still alive.

Christian Klien talks about the current state of his cockpit negotiations for the 2010 Formula One season.

Christian, the Sauber team has named its two drivers for 2010 today. You will not be driving for the Swiss squad in 2010. What are the reasons? 

In the past two months I have been to Hinwil about every ten days to speak with the engineers about the development of the 2010 car. I could also closely follow the progress that was made in the wind tunnel. Peter Sauber himself has put all his efforts into supporting his Hinwil team, and he was always very open towards me in terms of a contract. I was in a good position to get the drive with the BMW Sauber F1 Team or their respective successor. 

A Happy New Year from Christian to all supporters and friends. Over the Christmas period negotiations are still ongoing for 2010. During the holidays there was a bit of time for friends and family as well as some unusual endeavours. Christian took part in a charity hockey match in Hohenems in front of 700 enthusiastic spectators to support the family of a deceased comrade. Images can be found in the gallery section.

It seems quite strange, but the next F1 season is only 90 days away. Even without regular testing my winter program has been quite busy so far. The good thing is that I can go to many places nearby after all the travel throughout the season. My agenda has been pretty packed lately