Marussia’s reserve driver, Rodolfo Gonzales will take part in first practice for this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Gonzales was made the team’s reserve driver in March, and will make his debut for the team in FP1 on Friday at the Sakhir International Circuit.
The Venezuelan is undaunted by the task given he has previous knowledge of the track and has tested for both the Caterham and Force India teams.
“I'm really happy with this opportunity to drive in my first FP1 session of the season," he said. "It will be a nice feeling to be back in a car - especially to drive a Formula 1 car again.”
“With my previous F1 experience,” he continued, “I feel more than comfortable and ready.
I love this circuit; it will be quite dusty in FP1 but it's also good fun and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can achieve.”
Gonzales will take the seat of the team’s race driver, Jules Bianchi for the session.
“We are pleased to welcome our Reserve Driver Rodolfo Gonzalez to the car for his first FP1 session of the season," said Marussia team principal John Booth.
“On this occasion he will take over from Jules for the morning but we will see him taking part in this session at several of the races this season and we will alternate between the two cars.”
Gonzales was made the team’s reserve driver in March, and will make his debut for the team in FP1 on Friday at the Sakhir International Circuit.
The Venezuelan is undaunted by the task given he has previous knowledge of the track and has tested for both the Caterham and Force India teams.
“I'm really happy with this opportunity to drive in my first FP1 session of the season," he said. "It will be a nice feeling to be back in a car - especially to drive a Formula 1 car again.”
“With my previous F1 experience,” he continued, “I feel more than comfortable and ready.
I love this circuit; it will be quite dusty in FP1 but it's also good fun and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can achieve.”
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Gonzales will take the seat of the team’s race driver, Jules Bianchi for the session.
“We are pleased to welcome our Reserve Driver Rodolfo Gonzalez to the car for his first FP1 session of the season," said Marussia team principal John Booth.
“On this occasion he will take over from Jules for the morning but we will see him taking part in this session at several of the races this season and we will alternate between the two cars.”