This weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix will mark the first home Formula 1 race for 2011 rookie Jérôme d’Ambrosio. The Virgin Racing driver, who debuted in Australia in March, has so far managed a best finishing position of 14th in both Melbourne and Montreal’s Canadian Grand Prix of June.
D’Ambrosio will be the first Belgian to start at Spa since 1994, with Philippe Adams' afternoon for Lotus having ended with a spin.
“I have been looking forward to my first Belgian Grand Prix for a very long time and, now that the weekend has finally arrived, I have to say that I am really excited and I can’t wait to race in front of my home fans,” he said.
“It’s been a long time since Belgium had a Formula 1 driver – exactly 18 years since Thierry Boutsen last raced in an F1 car - so it’s going to be a very special weekend both for me and the fans and I’m going to try to enjoy every moment.
“There’s nothing like racing at home and Spa is clearly one of my absolute favourite circuits; its layout gives everything one could want as a driver – fast corners, hills and long straights. It really is one of the most challenging laps in the world and we can’t forget the legendary corner of Eau Rouge, it’s just amazing!”
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