Lotus appoints Chandhok as reserve driver

Formula One team Lotus has appointed Karun Chandhok as its reserve driver for the 2011 season.

Formula One team Lotus has appointed Karun Chandhok as its reserve driver for the 2011 season.

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The 27-year-old Indian, who raced the first half of last season with Hispania, will begin his duties at this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, where he will drive in Friday's first practice session.

Chandhok said "I've been talking to the team for quite a while about a role with them and I'm delighted we're now able to confirm that I will be driving for Team Lotus in 2011".

Veteran drivers Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen have been retained as Lotus' race drivers for the season.