Jun.10 (GMM) Virgin still has no plans to give its test and reserve driver Andy Soucek some laps on the Friday of a grand prix weekend.

We reported in April that the reigning F2 champion is contracted to do some driving in 2010, but he said the new British team "currently have other problems than to be thinking about the third driver".

The 24-year-old Austrian-Spaniard now tells laola1.at: "I have a contract that states I will test at the end of the year for two days."

As for the possibility of a Friday practice session outing, Soucek adds: "I believe it would be interesting for the team to have a third opinion about the car, but at the moment they do not see it the same way.

"Every week I'm putting pressure on the CEO by sending emails," he said.

With Timo Glock and Lucas di Grassi in the race cockpits this year, Soucek is not sure he sees a future at Virgin for 2011.

"It's hard to say," he answered. "I have a one year contract with a clause for renewal. There is a chance of a (race) cockpit, but there are other options," he added.

Asked if he has a plan-B for 2011, Soucek answered: "It's simple -- I want to make money with my racing. After almost 14 years I think it's time!

"Indycar is definitely a possibility and I would go to another series if I would get paid for it. Already this year I am making money with my job."

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