Pedro de la Rosa with BMW Sauber

At 38 years old, Pedro de la Rosa took part in 71 Grands Prix between 1999 and 2006. For the last seven seasons, he was the team's test and reserve driver. McLaren Mercedes.

“I always believed that I would have my chance again as a starting driver,” said Pedro de la Rosa in a press release. “Since the reduction in testing, I have worked a lot to find a place on the starting grids. I can't wait to start this season with Peter Sauber's team. »

Peter Sauber favored experience by hiring the Spaniard: “Pedro spent several years working with a cutting-edge team at the highest technical level,” explains the Swiss to justify his choice. “Our team and Kamui will be able to count on his experience. The association of such an experienced driver and a promising young driver has often been a guarantee of performance. I can't imagine being disappointed in 2010. For our part, we will have to provide them with car sufficiently competitive. »