After representing Spyker as test driver in 2007, Fairuz Fauzy is delighted to be making a Formula 1 comeback by joining Lotus ahead of the 2010 campaign. Returning to the sport as World Series by Renault runner-up, the 27-year-old is pleased with the Malaysian connection.
With Lotus having confirmed its race driver line-up on Monday as Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen, Fauzy will remain in the wings as reserve, should either of the pairing be unable to race on any given occasion.
"There is no greater honour than having the chance to drive for your country," he said. "I was given the opportunity to do that for A1 Team Malaysia in A1GP for a couple of years but to have the chance to join Malaysia's first fully-fledged Formula 1 team is very special for me and the highlight of my career so far.
"I look forward to working closely with Jarno and Heikki on developing the car and the team in our first season together in Formula 1. I am sure we can do Malaysia, as a nation proud, as well as upholding the tradition of such a legendary F1 name such as Lotus. Furthermore, I look forward to developing as a driver in Formula 1 with the team in the future."
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