Boullier: “Virgin wishes to keep D’Ambrosio”
But another avenue is also being considered.
As we approach the midway point of the championship, the future of various individuals will begin to be negotiated with a view to the next season.
Newcomer to the discipline, Jérôme D’Ambrosio is delivering impressive performances compared to Timo Glock. His behavior on and off the track should allow him to remain in the F1 paddocks next season.
« For now, I would say that things aren’t going too badly for a beginner. I’m feeling more and more comfortable. Even though in terms of technique, I still have a lot to learn. At my first briefing, I didn’t understand anything. About 70%! Little by little, I’m starting to get the hang of it. Starting to feel good. To know which engineer to talk to about what. There are so many different contacts, » says D’Ambrosio in the newspaper L’Equipe.
Eric Boullier, head of Lotus Renault GP and Gravity Sport Management, also expresses satisfaction with the start of the season for his protégé.
« The assessment can only be positive if we compare his performances to those of Timo Glock, who was occasionally advantaged by Virgin as the number 1 driver, » declares Eric Boullier in the columns of the Belgian daily La Dernière Heure. « But despite a few small issues, even if he missed the mark in qualifying during the last three or four Grand Prix, his behavior in races and with the team is excellent. The most beautiful proof is that they want to keep him for the next season. »
Eric Boullier adds that the agreement signed between Virgin and McLaren is good news that should allow the team to make progress in the future. This is obviously also good news for Jérôme D’Ambrosio.
The Marussia Virgin Racing option is not the only one for the Belgian driver. « Yes, I have an option or rather I will discuss with Jérôme and another team at the Nürburgring, » confirms Eric Boullier.
