19/02/2020
NEWS STORY
Alfa Romeo has announced the extension of its relationship with Tatiana Calderon, as she remains test driver while also taking on the role of team ambassador..
The Colombian racer will enjoy the role of test driver and team ambassador, as her stay at Hinwil goes into its fourth season.
Signed up as a development driver in 2017, Calderon first got behind the wheel of an F1 car during a test in Mexico City and completed a further test at Fiorano in 2018. The 26-year-old also drove the team's car during a test session at Paul Ricard last season.
Having impressed the team with her approach and skills, 2020 will be an opportunity for the youngster to further enhance her working relationship with the race engineers and to represent the Swiss squad in the world of motorsport.
"I am delighted Tatiana will stay with our team for 2020," said Frederic Vasseur, "taking over the role of Team Ambassador as well. Over the last three seasons, she has become a part of the family and her contribution to the team is increasingly valuable. She has been faultless every time she stepped in the cockpit and we are looking forward to working with her again."
"I'm extremely happy to continue as a test driver and become Team Ambassador for Alfa Romeo," said Calderon. "Continuity is so important in our sport, we have been together four years and it has been a great journey which has provided me with some great opportunities to grow and learn. I'm very thankful to the team for their continued belief and support to my career. We are all ready to give our best this year."
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