D'Ambrosio confirmed as Lotus F1 Team 3rd driver

Belgian driver Jerome D'Ambrosio has been confirmed as the Lotus F1 Team 3rd driver.

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The 26 year old was confirmed on the 24th January 2012 as the reserve driver for the Lotus team. He said "it's an exciting next step in my career" and an opportunity that he just "couldn't afford to miss." He also tweeted the news saying "Looking forward to working with Lotus F1 Team this season"

D'Ambrosio raced for the Marussia Virgin Racing, now Marussia F1 Team, in 2011 before being replaced by French driver Charles Pic.