Sakon Yamamoto joins ING Renault F1 Team as test development
driver - 4 FEB 2008
The ING Renault F1 Team is delighted to announce the arrival
of Sakon Yamamoto in the role of test development driver for
the 2008 season.
The 25 year-old from Japan has made 14 Grand Prix starts
so far in his career, with Super Aguri and Spyker. His best
finish was P12 in last year's rain-soaked Japanese Grand Prix
at Fuji Speedway.
Sakon will conduct test development work for the team, as
well as playing an important role in the Renault F1 Roadshow
programme.
ING Renault F1 Team Managing Director Flavio Briatore
commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Sakon to the team for 2008.
We plan a particularly aggressive development programme for
the coming year, and his F1 experience will be useful to us
in this context. Furthermore, the ING Renault F1 Team is one
of the most active in promoting Formula 1 around the world
thanks to our unique Roadshow programme, and Sakon will boost
our visibility in important markets. He will be an important
asset for the team."
Sakon Yamamoto added:
"I am very excited to join the ING Renault F1 Team for
the 2008 season. It is a great honour for me to be associated
with a team that has won world championships. I will learn
a fantastic amount, and I look forward to contributing in
every way the team asks of me."
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