team Lotus announced after the no contest in the second free practice session of the Grand Prix of the united States the name of their second driver for the season 2016: Jolyon Palmer. The british, tester during this campaign, will partner with Pastor Maldonado in replacement of Romain Grosjean.
Champion of the GP2 in 2014, their full potential is the economic one: his father Jonathan Palmer (Formula 1 driver is also in the 80’s) account with a company that, among other properties, has the circuit of Brands Hatch and the rights of the british championship of Superbikes.
The reward of Jolyon Palmer has come upon dispute 10 sessions of free practice, that would have been eleven not to cancel the second session of Austin. Lotus signing of his two pilots, before its sale to Renault, whose process does not just quit.
“Obviously I’m delighted to drive in Formula 1 next year. Lotus has given me a tremendous opportunity this year and I want to thank you for helping me in my development to a level where they have put their trust in me for this season that is crucial to its evolution. I have enjoyed and learned a lot this year as third driver and I’m looking forward to putting this practice as a pilot in 2016”
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