Sette Câmara confirmed at McLaren as test driver

CARhebdo announced it to you in its edition n°2188 (still available in digital version), it’s been done since Tuesday morning: McLaren has appointed Sergio Sette Câmara as test and development driver.

Aged 20, the Brazilian is currently playing the 2018 season of Formula 2 within the Carlin team. Sixth in the championship with no less than eight podiums to his credit, Sergio Sette Câmara is also there the future McLaren driver in 2019 Lando Norris.

McLaren is pleased to announce that @sergiosettebed has joined the McLaren Young Driver Program as Test and Development Driver. https://t.co/wtQu8YljOz

- McLaren (@ McLarenF1) November 6, 2018

“It’s my dream to one day become a pilot. Formula 1, and as such I would like to thank McLaren for giving me this incredible opportunity. My goal is to integrate into the team and work with them as much as possible, listen, learn and grow as a driver », explains the new recruit.

“We have been following his progress for some time, indicates Gil de Ferran, Sports Director of the British team. We believe that he is a promising talent with definite potential. We look forward to working with him to develop his capabilities while having him by our side during racing operations. »