Yamamoto joins Virgin!!

23/3/11,

The Japanese will be the reserved driver for the 3 first races!!

Sakon Yamamoto has joined the team of Virgin as a reserved driver of the team before the start of the new season. Yamamoto is 28 years old and last year he drove for HRT in 7 races replacing Karun Chandhok. He will be the reserved driver for the 3 first races of the season (2011). 

Yamamoto appeared quite happy after the agreement: "I am delighted to be working with Marusia Virgin in Australia. I really appreciate them for giving me the opportunity to be here. The group has made a big step forward this year and I believe I can contribute to the development of the car with my experience. " 

Statements were also made by John Booth, the head director of the group: "We welcome Sakon Yamamoto with great pleasure in Virgin Racing as a reserved driver for the first three GPs. Sakon will observe the drivers and also take part in meetings with the engineers so as we will be able to make sure that he is fully informed, if any last-minute replacement is need .

“As everyone is aware it is a very difficult time in Japan right now and any good news is much welcomed. I hope the people back home will feel positive about my latest F1 role as I would like to do everything possible to help them.”