Karun Chandhok will test for Team Lotus in Jerez next week with a view to joining the squad as a reserve driver.
The outfit have opted to evaluate the former-HRT driver, by giving him a chance to test the T128 during the four-day test. It’s not yet confirmed on which day he will drive.
The Indian joined the team in Valencia last week as a guest, but he wasn’t shy when he expressed his interest to sign with the squad, although he admitted it was down to team principal Tony Fernandes whom told Reuters the decision would be down to his testing results.
“We would like him to be reserve driver but we’ve got to see whether it all works out, that’s the plan,” said the Malaysian businessman.
“He is going to get a couple of slots in the testing now in Jerez and Barcelona. And then we’ll decide after that.”
