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Paffett to be McLaren's reserve driver for the first four races
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09 March 2010 @ 13:30 GMT - Roger Loop McLaren's former test driver Pedro de la Rosa will drive for the Sauber team this season and it leave the team without a primary test driver. Gary Paffett will remain the outfit's secondary test driver, but he will only available in the early part of the season. When the DTM series starts at the end of April he will not be available most of the time. The outfit's team boss Martin Whitmarsh says the team needs another driver. The team confirmed on Tuesday that Paffett will be the primary reserve driver for the first four flyaway races. |
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"Gary has been on the team since 2006 and we value his dedication and technical feedback. We need someone who's ready to step in if anything should happen to prevent Jenson or Lewis from taking part in a Grand Prix weekend," said Whitmarsh.
"We know from working with Gary, and from watching his performances in other racing categories, that he's ready and able to take on this responsibility," he explained.