“I’m not...
“I’m not going anywhere. I’m staying here,” said the Englishman, who posted his first top 10 starting position of what’s been a troubled season, and then finished 11th.
To date, the 25-year-old...
To date, the 25-year-old Dutchman has been the team’s test driver. Now, he will line up alongside David Coul?thard in China, Japan and Brazil.
But it will only be a temporary return to the grid for Doornbos, who made several F1 starts with Minardi in 2005. Red Bull Racing has already revealed that Mark Webber will be a full-time replacement for the axed Klien from the start of next year.
“Having done a solid job for us in the third car this season – and having previously competed in eight GPs – Robert is the logical choice to fill the void,” explained RBR team boss Christian Horner. Doornbos added: “It’s fantastic to know that I’m going to be racing again. Helping Red Bull with its testing has been great, but to get back on the race track is what it’s all about. I’m looking to do the best job I can – both for the team and for myself.” Austrian Klien was offered a Red Bull-sponsored drive in the US ChampCar series instead of a grand prix seat, but turned it down. He is keen to stay in F1 and is chasing test driver jobs for next season.