Official: Marciello test and reserve driver for Sauber in 2015

The 20-year-old Italian, Raffaele Marciello, has just been announced by Sauber as the test and reserve driver in 2015. The Swiss team, powered by Ferrari, thus welcomes this driver from the Scuderia’s academy, who had already tested a Ferrari during the testing days in Abu Dhabi at the end of the season.

The Italian is happy to start a new chapter in his career: « I am very happy to become a member of the Sauber team in Formula 1, which has a long tradition of supporting young drivers. I think it’s truly the best choice for my future. »

Marciello will also participate in his second season in GP2, alongside his program with Sauber: « I am also very happy to do another season in GP2, which, with my new role in Formula 1, will keep me very busy in 2015. »

Monisha Kaltenborn, the director of Sauber, is happy to welcome a new young talent alongside Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr for the upcoming season: « He has proven his great talent in feeder series, and his season in the European Formula 3 Championship, with his 13 victories and title, was particularly impressive. We will give him the opportunity to become familiar with Formula 1 by allowing him to take part in some Friday practice sessions. »