What was only a rumor yesterday turned into a certainty less than 24 hours later, as Spanish driver Andy Soucek was today confirmed as new test and reserve driver for newly-entrant team Virgin Racing. The reigning F2 champion will therefore replace Portuguese racer Alvaro Parente at the British team, after the latter was ousted due to financial problems.
I am thrilled to be joining Virgin Racing. This role offers me a great opportunity to prepare myself for the Formula 1 environment, which is… (read more)