Sakon Yamamoto has joined Renault F1 Team as a test driver for the forthcoming season.
The 25 uear old Japanese racer, has competed in a few F1 races with the Super Aguri team in 2006 and more recently Spyker as a replacement for Christijan Albers.
Yamamoto will prominently feature in Renault’s F1 Roadshow and demonstrations.
“We are delighted to welcome Sakon to the team for 2008,” said team boss Flavio Briatore. “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 One 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.”
Yamamoto: “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.”
