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Jan 19, 2010 - 9:16 AM - by Blackice |
BMW Sauber name new driver
Swiss Formula One team BMW Sauber have named Spain’s Pedro de la Rosa as their second driver for the 2010 season.
The 38-year-old has driven for Arrows and Jaguar and was a test and reserve driver for McLaren for seven years. He joins 23-year-old Kamui Kobayashi, who came on board in December.
Team principal Peter Sauber said they stood to gain from de la Rosa’s experience on one of the sport’s best teams.
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