Soucek joins Virgin F1 team

The 24-year-old Spaniard joins fellow tester Luiz Razia in supporting race drivers Timo Glock and Lucas di Grassi after reserve Alvaro Parente lost his position when the Tourism Institute of Portugal ended a sponsorship deal.

 

"This role offers me a great opportunity to prepare myself for the Formula One environment, which is naturally where my longer-term ambitions lie," Soucek, who had been linked with the spare seat at fellow newcomers Campos, said in a statement.

 

Timo Glock of Germany and Virgin GP drives during winter testing at the Circuito De Jerez in Spain. (GETTY IMAGES)