Max Chilton appointed Marussia reserve driver

Current GP2 star Max Chilton has been appointed as Marussia's reserve driver for the remainder of 2012.

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The Britons season in GP2 will end during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, where the series is supporting F1. Chilton has previous experience in the Marussia 2012 F1 car after driving it at the young driver test, held at the Silverstone circuit earlier in the year.

Chilton currently races for the Marussia backed Carlin GP2 squad and lies 5th in standings as the season finale closes in. Check out my review of the seasons action if you missed any of it.

His work for the team will start in Japan and go on for the rest of the 2012 season.

Talking about the promotion from GP2 to F1, he said I'm delighted to be given this fantastic opportunity to be part of the Marussia F1 Team for the remainder of the 2012 season.

"My experience with the team at Silverstone for the Young Driver Test was a great taste of how F1 operates, and I'm so excited to be able to extend that into a proper working relationship as Reserve Driver at the remaining F1 events this year.

"I feel like my racing has really matured this season and to now be able to combine that with real insight into the engineering activities of an F1 team, and the level of preparation required of an F1 driver, really moves my career onto the next level. I'd like to thank the team once again for this opportunity."

Ahead of the 2012 season, I talked to Max about future prospects. Check that out here.