Latifi joins Sahara Force India as reserve and test driver

Silverstone (United Kingdom) Jan 5 (IANS) Sahara Force India on Friday announced Nicholas Latifi as the teams reserve and test driver for the 2018 season.

The 22-year-old Canadian a race winner and nine-time F2 podium finisher in 2017 will take part in young driver test sessions and participate in a number of Friday practice sessions at Grand Prix events.

Nicholas Latifi said: "I m really excited about the opportunity. Sahara Force India is a team that has shown constant improvement for the last few years and I m proud to become a part of one of the success stories of Formula One. I am eager to show the team what I can do and help them as they continue to close the gap to the front of the grid."

Vijay Mallya Team Principal & Managing Director of Sahara Force India said: "Nicholas joins us off the back of a strong season in F2 and strengthens our driver development programme. He will support our simulator programme and work with the team during a number of Friday practice sessions next year.

"We have a long track record of bringing on young talented drivers and Nicholas will learn a huge amount as he gets embedded in the team and looks forward to a career in Formula One."

--IANS
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