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The Sauber F1 Team Saturday announced in the paddock of the Circuit of the Americas that Marcus Ericsson as one of its race drivers for 2015.
After his Formula 1 debut with the Caterham F1 Team this year, the Swede will head into his second season.
“We are pleased to announce this cooperation. We have got to know Marcus as a highly motivated driver,” said Monisha Kaltenborn, Team Principal.
“He did not have an easy rookie season this year in F1, however, he kept calm and improved continuously, mainly in the last races. We are convinced that signing Marcus can give the team a fresh impetus.”
“Fresh from a very turbulent week, I was suddenly given my best early Christmas present ever,” Ericsson declared.
“The Sauber F1 Team has put its trust in me for 2015, and it makes me proud, as Sauber is known to be one of the best teams in developing young drivers. It will be a great challenge. I will give my very best to develop both as a driver, and to be part of the challenge to put the Sauber F1 Team back closer to the front where it belongs.”
The Swiss team indicated that the second driver for the 2015 season would be announced at a later date.
After his Formula 1 debut with the Caterham F1 Team this year, the Swede will head into his second season.
“We are pleased to announce this cooperation. We have got to know Marcus as a highly motivated driver,” said Monisha Kaltenborn, Team Principal.
“He did not have an easy rookie season this year in F1, however, he kept calm and improved continuously, mainly in the last races. We are convinced that signing Marcus can give the team a fresh impetus.”
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| Marcus Ericsson (Photo: WRI2) |
“Fresh from a very turbulent week, I was suddenly given my best early Christmas present ever,” Ericsson declared.
“The Sauber F1 Team has put its trust in me for 2015, and it makes me proud, as Sauber is known to be one of the best teams in developing young drivers. It will be a great challenge. I will give my very best to develop both as a driver, and to be part of the challenge to put the Sauber F1 Team back closer to the front where it belongs.”
The Swiss team indicated that the second driver for the 2015 season would be announced at a later date.