Jean-Eric Vergne has been announced as a Ferrari test driver for the 2015 Formula 1 season.
The Frenchman raced for Toro Rosso between 2012 and 2014, before losing his seat at the Italian outfit for next year.
Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen will compete for Ferrari in 2015, with Esteban Gutierrez recently joining the Maranello-based team as its third driver.
Marc Genè and Davide Rigon have also been confirmed as 2015 test drivers, with Pedro de la Rosa departing Ferrari.
"I feel very honored to be joining the Ferrari family and becoming a part of the most prestigious team in the history of Formula 1," said Vergne.
"The objective is a unanimous one and that is to help the Scuderia get back to the top step of the podium. Having had two years working in the simulator for a top F1 team and three years racing with Toro Rosso, my experience will add to the great efforts that are currently being made in order to get the team back to its winning ways.
"I look forward to fulfilling my dream in becoming a member of the Ferrari Formula 1 team and having the Tifosi behind me every step of the way."
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene added: "On behalf of the entire team, I welcome Jean-Eric, who I’m sure will make an important contribution to our development work in the simulator.
"He will fit in to a programme aimed at improving important areas, invigorating and strengthening an already strong and capable group of professionals."
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Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen will compete for Ferrari in 2015, with Esteban Gutierrez recently joining the Maranello-based team as its third driver.
Marc Genè and Davide Rigon have also been confirmed as 2015 test drivers, with Pedro de la Rosa departing Ferrari.
"I feel very honored to be joining the Ferrari family and becoming a part of the most prestigious team in the history of Formula 1," said Vergne.
"The objective is a unanimous one and that is to help the Scuderia get back to the top step of the podium. Having had two years working in the simulator for a top F1 team and three years racing with Toro Rosso, my experience will add to the great efforts that are currently being made in order to get the team back to its winning ways.
"I look forward to fulfilling my dream in becoming a member of the Ferrari Formula 1 team and having the Tifosi behind me every step of the way."
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene added: "On behalf of the entire team, I welcome Jean-Eric, who I’m sure will make an important contribution to our development work in the simulator.
"He will fit in to a programme aimed at improving important areas, invigorating and strengthening an already strong and capable group of professionals."
1 comment:
Would not have been my pick for a tester, i was glad to see him depart F1 to be honest.
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