Marussia Virgin Racing confirmed on Tuesday morning that its 2011 driver line-up will consist of Germany’s Timo Glock for a second year plus Belgium’s Jérôme d’Ambrosio, who makes the switch from GP2 after replacing Brazilian Lucas di Grassi in four Friday practice sessions towards the end of last season.
“Jérôme had been on our radar for quite some time as a driver we should seriously consider for a 2011 race seat,” Booth explained. “We had followed his progress in GP2 closely and it was clear he was one to watch, but when we put him in the car for the four race weekends and the Abu Dhabi test he surpassed even our own expectations.
“He slotted into the team perfectly and everyone took a shine to him, including our partners and the media. Apart from his obvious skill at the wheel of a Formula 1 car, he is an immensely personable young guy who is a pleasure to have around.
"He has secured this seat absolutely on merit and I think coupled with Timo we have the perfect blend of youth, experience, speed and potential and we can’t wait to see what they can achieve together next season.
“Timo has done an excellent job for us in our debut season in often challenging circumstances. There is no doubt that he has helped us to establish a strong foundation from which to develop the team and the package. We look forward to being in a much stronger position to deliver the car he deserves in 2011.
“Finally, I must thank Lucas di Grassi for the important role that he also played in establishing the team. He contributed a great deal to our development and we wish him every success in his future career, which we have no doubt will be an exciting one.”
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