Adderly Fong becomes Lotus development driver

Lotus F1 Team confirmed Adderly Fong as new development driver. The 25-year-old Chinese will thus join carmen jorda and will benefit from a busy schedule in addition to the GP3 Series, where he is engaged with Koiranen GP, ​​and GT Asia.

Adderly Fong has the advantage of having already gained experience in F1. The Asian driver took the wheel of the Sauber C31 last year and took part in free practice for the last Abu Dhabi GP with the C33. “I want to become the first Chinese to be in the F1 Grand Prix, which will help promote the discipline in China and Hong Kong. »

Adderly Fong will compete in his 3rd season in GP3 after winning the Audi R8 LMS Cup China in 2013 and competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 within Oak Racing.