Marcus Ericsson has been announced as a Sauber driver for the 2015 Formula 1 season.
Speculation over the Swedish rookie's future picked up pace over the United States Grand Prix weekend.
Ericsson is not racing at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, due to the collapse of the Caterham F1 Team.
Administrators are currently looking for a new buyer, but it remains unclear as to whether the Leafield-based squad will return to the grid at the 2014 finale in Abu Dhabi.
His debut F1 season got off to a difficult start, but he has consistently improved throughout the year and has been a close match for Kamui Kobayashi at recent races.
"Fresh from a very turbulent week, I was suddenly given my best early Christmas present ever," he said. "The Sauber F1 Team has put its trust in me for 2015, and it makes me proud, as Sauber is known to be one of the best teams in developing young drivers.
"It will be a great challenge. I will give my very best to develop both as a driver, and to be part of the challenge to put the Sauber F1 Team back closer to the front where it belongs."
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn added: "We are pleased to announce this cooperation. We have got to know Marcus as a highly motivated driver.
"He did not have an easy rookie season this year in Formula 1, however, he kept calm and improved continuously, mainly in the last races. We are convinced that signing Marcus can give the team a fresh impetus."
The Swiss outfit's second 2015 driver will be announced at a later date.
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Ericsson is not racing at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, due to the collapse of the Caterham F1 Team.
Administrators are currently looking for a new buyer, but it remains unclear as to whether the Leafield-based squad will return to the grid at the 2014 finale in Abu Dhabi.
His debut F1 season got off to a difficult start, but he has consistently improved throughout the year and has been a close match for Kamui Kobayashi at recent races.
"Fresh from a very turbulent week, I was suddenly given my best early Christmas present ever," he said. "The Sauber F1 Team has put its trust in me for 2015, and it makes me proud, as Sauber is known to be one of the best teams in developing young drivers.
"It will be a great challenge. I will give my very best to develop both as a driver, and to be part of the challenge to put the Sauber F1 Team back closer to the front where it belongs."
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn added: "We are pleased to announce this cooperation. We have got to know Marcus as a highly motivated driver.
"He did not have an easy rookie season this year in Formula 1, however, he kept calm and improved continuously, mainly in the last races. We are convinced that signing Marcus can give the team a fresh impetus."
The Swiss outfit's second 2015 driver will be announced at a later date.
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