(Sauber F1 Team)
The Sauber F1 Team will have all new driver line up for 2015 as the Swiss based outfit have announced that they have signed current Williams Martini Racing Team's test and reserve driver Felipe Nasr as Marcus Ericsson's team mate.
The news means that is it stands both Adrian Sutil and Esteban Gutierrez are without drives in Formula One next season.
The Sauber F1 Team also confirmed that they have a new partner in the form of Williams Martini Racing team sponsor Banco do Brasil from 2015 onwards. Speaking about the new signings at the Swiss based out, Sauber team principal Monisha Keltenborn commented:
'We have been following Felipe’s career path for some time now, and he fully deserves his position in Formula One having had a very successful career in junior categories. We are happy that he will be driving for our team next year.
This means that Brazil will have one more young and talented driver in the sport. Banco do Brasil has been an important partner for Felipe so far, and we are delighted that such a renowned company is continuing to support him during this important step. We look forward to this partnership.'
While Felipe Nasr who has been part of the Williams set up since February stated:
'It is a very important step in my career to sign with the Sauber F1 Team for the 2015 Formula One World Championship. This is an unforgettable moment that I owe to all of those who have supported me - my family, my friends, my sponsors, my teams and my country.
Today the dream has come true. Sauber was responsible for the arrival in F1 of great names such as Felipe Massa, Kimi Raikkonen, Robert Kubica and Sebastian Vettel. I am proud now to also be part of this racing family. I had a wonderful year at Williams Martini, where I learned a lot and prepared myself to be a race driver in Formula One.'
© Ben Johnston 2014
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