Force India: Liuzzi returns to the track

Vitantonio Liuzzi was tipped to inherit Giancarlo Fisichella's seat at Ferrari, it?s now official. The Italian driver replaces his compatriot and will once again compete in a race of Formula 1, his last Grand Prix dating back to Brazil, at the end of 2007, with Toro Rosso. After a season and a half as a test driver with Force India, the 2004 champion of F3000 will compete in his 40th F1 Grand Prix at Monza.

« I can't wait to get back behind the wheel of a racing car, especially for my national Grand Prix at Monza., reacted Vitantonio Liuzzi. I appreciate the opportunity that Vijay Mallya is giving me, especially now that Force India is performing well. I am confident, I think we can continue our progress. I am very motivated and in good shape. Even if it results indirectly from Felipe (Massa)'s accident, I have the opportunity to be able to show what I can do. »

For his part, after letting Giancarlo Fisichella go to Ferrari, Vijay Mallya welcomes Tonio Liuzzi as official driver. “ I am delighted to give Tonio the opportunity to return to racing. I know he's been itching for two years. Force India is now in a competitive position and we need a driver who can keep us going. »