[Auto]Pietro Fittipaldi remains as reserve driver and Haas f1 Team tests

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Fittipaldi, who raced his first two major prizes in the top flight last December in Sakir and Abu Dhabi, replacing the injured Romain Grosjean, will return to support the team in 2021 extending his relationship with the US team to a third season.

Fittipaldi, 24, attended most of the Formula 1 dates in 2020 in his role as test driver and reserve. The Miami-born Brazilian was called into action following Romain Grosjean's accident and subsequent injuries at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

 

He made his debut behind the wheel of the VF-20 at the Sakir Grand Prix, completing his first race and finishing all 87 laps in 17th place. A week later he participated in the season finale at the Yas Marina Circuit, the Grand Abu Dhabi Prize; Fittipaldi ran the full distance again to complete his second grand prix in 19th place.

 

Before competing for Haas F1 Team, Fittipaldi had tested the VF-18 and VF-19 in 2018 and 2019. The grandson of two-time Formula 1 world champion and two-time Indy 500 winner, Emerson Fittipaldi, has four titles ( including the 3.5 Formula V8 Championship and Formula Renault) and various IndyCar Series competitions.

 

The first round of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship, the Bahrain Grand Prix, will be held from March 26 to 28. Fittipaldi will attend in support of Haas F1 team newcomers Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher, both drivers who will debut that weekend.

 

Guenther Steiner (Team Principal): "We are delighted to continue our relationship with Pietro Fittipaldi. The role of test and reserve driver means that you may be called to drive on very short notice and that turned out to be the case for Pietro in Bahrain. at the end of 2020. Despite the demands of driving with little time to prepare. He undoubtedly did a solid job for us, especially since he hadn't even tested the VF-20. He didn't get caught up in the moment, he proved to be patient and Eventually, he did what he was asked to do. He brought the car home to Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. That first-rate racing experience will only add value in terms of what he brings to the team in his role this season. We look forward to working with Pietro and have him with us again throughout the year. "

 

Pietro Fittipaldi: "I am very happy to continue my third year with Haas F1 Team. I am grateful to Gene (Haas) and Guenther (Steiner) for the opportunity once again. I have been working with the engineers for a couple of years now and I really feel like a big family at Haas. It's a great pleasure for me to be able to continue working with the team. With the two races I ran last year, it helped me gain even more experience, and I'm sure that will help me. to be able to contribute more to the team as a result. I am really looking forward to the new season and am very excited to continue my relationship with Haas and be with them again in Bahrain in March. "