on Jun 30, 2011
Red Bull Racing's reserve Daniel Ricciardo is joining Hispania Racing as a race driver - starting next weekend at the British Grand Prix.
Daniel joins Narain Karthikeyan and Vitantonio Liuzzi as official drivers of the Spanish Formula One team.
Ricciardo said: “It’s a dream come true for me – for the first time on an F1 starting grid! I had to pinch myself a couple of times to be sure that it’s real. I’m excited and can hardly wait to drive at Silverstone. It’s a new challenge, a new experience, a new team, but I’m ready and will give of my best in any event".
Colin Kolles, Hispania Racing team principal, said: “I’m happy to welcome Daniel to the team; I’m glad the Team managed to conclude this deal together with Dr. Helmut Marko who deserves my personal respect".
Daniel has moved up through the ranks of the Red Bull Junior Team driving development programme and has been testing in each Friday practice session of the year so far for Toro Rosso.
For more on Daniel, visit his profile page. You'll find the official HRT website at www.hispaniaracing.com
Oh, and it's Daniel's birthday tomorrow (July 1). Happy birthday!
Credit: Red Bull Racing Formula one Team (www.redbullracing.com)
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