Jaime Alguersuari will join Lucas di Grassi as Pirelli’s official test drivers to aid development of next seasons tyres, the Italian company confirmed on Friday.
Pirelli recently confirmed the use of a modified Renault R30 from the 2010 F1 season to help develop its tyres. Jerez, Spa, Monza and Barcelona will all host Pirelli test sessions this season.
Alguersuari, who is currently working as a radio commentator for the BBC after being dropped by Toro Rosso, says the role is the perfect birthday present after turning 22 last week.
“I’m very happy indeed to have this fantastic opportunity,” said Alguersuari. “A week ago it was my birthday, when I turned 22, and now Pirelli has given me the best possible present.
“I can’t wait to get started with this very important and challenging job of developing the new tyres for the future, which I’m looking forward to a lot. I have a huge desire to get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car again and return to competition, so this is a brilliant chance for me.”
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