Former Caterham F1 Staff Launch Legal Action

Former staff of the struggling Caterham F1 team are set to launch legal action against the team after being dismissed.

About 40 people, including several senior staff members, were released on the eve of the German Grand Prix after a consortium of Middle Eastern and Swiss investors took over the team.

A statement issued on Monday on behalf of the group of former staff said: “The summary dismissal of employees from Caterham was done without warning or consultation and will result in significant compensation claims against the team.

“Caterham has also reneged on promises that the employees would at least be paid in July. Lawyers for the group will take immediate action.

“It is understood that the employees, many of whom have supported the F1 team during its four years in the championship, will be requesting the FIA – as a responsible regulator – to fully investigate the F1 team’s conduct and the circumstances in relation to its recent change of ownership.”

The team has struggled this season at the back of the grid withour a single point.