Objective: kilometers for Pedro de la Rosa in Jerez

Pedro de la Rosa will don his race suit as a primary driver for the Hispania Racing team for the first time tomorrow during the launch of pre-season testing at Jerez. The Spanish veteran will take the wheel of last season’s F111 for the first two days of testing.

The goal is to get back into the swing of things and cover kilometers to regain good form and prepare for the 2012 season. He will also work in tandem with his engineers to establish a working relationship for the rest of the year.

I start the season tomorrow with my new team. There’s no need to describe the desire within me and how much I’ve been waiting for this moment! It hardly matters to me to start testing with the old car; what matters now is to maximize every kilometer, to get back in shape, and to integrate into my new team, Pedro de la Rosa stated, as quoted by Marca.

Even if he only has two days at the wheel of the 2011 car and fewer test days than other drivers with the 2012 car—which is expected to debut in Barcelona for the next winter tests—Pedro de la Rosa believes that there is no need to rush. Things should be done conscientiously to best prepare for 2012.

There is no reason to rush, each step must be completed 100%. The season is very short, and we must know how to take advantage of it.

Formula 1 is a pursuit of performance as well as weight, and due to his size, Pedro de la Rosa is heavier than some of his rivals. But he is working on this aspect.

Passage at the hairdresser this morning before the start of pre-season testing. Every gram counts! Pedro de la Rosa joked on his Twitter account.