Simona de Silvestro at Sauber F1 Team

Engaged for four seasons in IndyCar, Simona de Silvestro will begin a new chapter in her motorsport career. The one who was named “Rookie of the Year” during the Indy500 will therefore be an affiliated driver within the team.Hinwil. She will carry out complete preparation (virtual training, but also physical preparation, etc.) throughout the year.

“I have just taken an important step which brings me a little closer to my dream. Sauber is the only Swiss team in Formula 1, which makes things even more exciting. I would like to thank Monisha Kaltenborn and Peter Sauber for their support, to give me this chance. » explains Simona on the Sauber website. For Team Principal Monisha Kaltenborn, the team sees “in her a very talented racing driver, and, therefore, we decided to take her under our wing as an affiliated driver and support her on her path which will lead her into the temple of motorsport. After four years in IndyCar, Simona?s ambition is to debut in Formula 1 in 2015. » Which implies that the Swiss should pass her super-license during 2014.

She joins the Sauber line-up made up in 2014 of regular drivers Esteban Gutiérrez and Adrian Sutil and reserve driver Giedo Van der Garde.