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Post by Anna on Sept 4, 2011 23:28:18 GMT
For all the news on Lucas di Grassi.
At the moment he is Pirelli's test driver!
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Post by Anna on Sept 6, 2011 14:06:50 GMT
Di Grassi signs up for Surfers Paradise V8 Supercar event
Lucas di Grassi has become the eighth driver with Formula 1 race experience to sign up for the V8 Supercar round at Surfers Paradise on October 21-23.
The Brazilian, who is currently Pirelli's F1 test driver, will co-drive the Mother Energy Racing Ford Falcon alongside Jonathan Webb.
Di Grassi, joins HRT driver Vitantonio Liuzzi, Mika Salo, Jan Magnussen, Sebastien Bourdais, Christian Klien, Gianni Morbidelli and Stephane Sarrazin in the all-star field.
Di Grassi said: "It's a real privilege to be asked to join the high calibre of drivers taking part at this year's event. It's sure to be a special meeting and I can't wait to take on the Surfers Paradise track."
The former Virgin racer is also the fourth Brazilian to confirm his participation in the race, alongside IndyCar drivers Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan and BMW GT racer Augusto Farfus.
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Post by Pete on Sept 6, 2011 17:28:02 GMT
Sounds fun! Has he done any other racing this season so far? Other then the Pirelli testing he hasn't driven any kind of car in anger. It's a silly thing to do, though I know he's working hard on coming back for 2012 or 2013, but I mean just testing isn't going to help him!
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