Shortly after the announcement that Jules Bianchi will serve as Force India’s reserve driver in 2012, Ferrari has confirmed Davide Rigon’s fresh commitment to the team. The Italian will now be first choice for activities such as street demonstrations.
Bianchi’s Force India role guarantees at least nine Friday free practice sessions. In Ferrari’s own statement, it is confirmed that Rigon will be ‘on call for all racing and promotional activities’ for both the 2012 and 2013 Formula 1 campaigns.
“I am very happy to have extended my connection to the most important team in Formula 1,” says the 25-year-old Venetian. “This is a great boost for my future after what was a difficult 2011; Ferrari always stood by me in the most difficult moments of my recovery after my accident last May and I hope to be able to repay them for the faith they showed in me.”
Rigon was Superleague Formula Champion in 2008, but last year suffered multiple leg fractures when tipped into the barriers during an Istanbul Park GP2 race. When asked by GPUpdate.net on Friday whether Rigon is now officially the team's reserve driver, a Ferrari spokesperson explained:
"No, because we do not have any obligation to declare a reserve driver."
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