Mercedes have announced that GP2 race winner Sam Bird will test for the team this November.
The ART Grand Prix driver will take part in the young driver test in Abu Dhabi once the 2010 Formula One season has come to a close.
The Briton took his maiden GP2 win this season in Italy as well as a further three podium finishes, placing him fifth in the standings with just one round remaining.
“Sam has done an impressive job in the GP2 Series during his first season,” said Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn. “He is the highest-placed rookie in the championship order with some excellent results over the year.
“We are very pleased that Sam will be joining Mercedes GP Petronas for the Young Driver test next month and are confident that he will provide the team with the essential consistency and feedback we require.
“This is also an excellent chance for Sam to continue his progression in motorsport and widen his experience of Formula One. Sam has been chosen due to his relevant current single-seater pedigree through his competition in GP2, the F3 EuroSeries and British F3 and as an added bonus, he will have experience of the track from his GP2 racing over the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. We look forward to working with Sam at the test and to seeing his progress and feedback over the two days.”
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