Palmer and Goddard with Force India in Abu Dhabi

The 2014 GP2 Series champion will be there during the end-of-season testing at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Jolyon Palmer will be at the wheel of the VJM07 powered by the turbo/hybrid V6 Mercedes during the first day of Tuesday.

“I have worked very hard to get a chance like this and I want to help the team get as much as possible from this test session, indicates the 23-year-old Briton. This is a team that has always promoted young talent and hopefully this will be an opportunity that can lead to bigger things for the future. »

Alongside Palmer, Force India will field young Australian Richard “Spike” Goddard, 22, who is coming off two seasons in F3 European. “This test is an important step in the preparations for 2015 and I hope my contribution will be useful for the team to get off to a good start for next season. » explains the driver of Team Threebond with T-Sport who will pilot the car of Vijay Mallya's team during the final day on Wednesday.