Maldonado has weight of Venezuela on his shoulders
Pastor Maldonado has Venezuela behind him © Sutton Images
New Williams recruit Pastor Maldonado will have the weight of Venezuelan expectation on his shoulders after the country's president confirmed his backing of the GP2 champion.
With the support of the government and state oil company PDVSA, Maldonado will make his F1 debut next year, partnering fellow South American Rubens Barrichello.
"We are supporting Pastor Maldonado and his team through Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)," president Hugo Chavez was quoted in the Europa Press.
Maldonado recently thanked his country for helping him get into the position he is in today.
"I will be looking to get some good results in return for the support my country has given me to help get me to this position today," said Maldonado.
Credit: ESPN F1 (espn.com)
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