Vitantonio Luizzi has been confirmed as the second driver at HRT for the 2011 season.
The Italian, who will line upn alongside Indian Narain Karthekeyan, confirmed the deal is for all races and that he was delighted to be still involved in the sport folloiwng his departure from Force India at the end of last year.
“I am really happy to have signed this agreement with Hispania Racing," he said. “I never lost hope to be in Formula One as I knew I have the experience and the right attributes for a young and ambitious team. I face a new challenge now and this excites me.
“I also face a lot of hard work in guiding Hispania Racing through the development of our new car. I am extremely grateful to José Ramon Carabante and to Colin Kolles for giving me such an opportunity.”
Team principal Colin Kolles:
“Luizzi is a very professional driver who will bring a lot of benefits to the team.”
“I have known Tonio for many years as he raced with me in lower categories. I am convinced about his skills to develop a car and his speed. He has shown this in the past having contributed to a large extend developing and moving a back grid car to the front. I had the pleasure of working with him and I am very happy and proud to have him racing with Hispania Racing.”
HRT have also confirmed they will present their 2011 F1 car and drivers on Friday at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain
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