De la Rosa, collaudatore Pirelli nel 2010 e attuale collaudatore e terzo pilota in Mclaren, ha firmato oggi il contratto che lo legherà per 2 anni all’HRT, l’emergente scuderia spagnola fondata da Adrian Campos.
De la Rosa andrà a sostituire l’italiano Liuzzi che non ha per nulla brillato quest’anno, ritrovandosi spesso dietro all’esordinte Ricciardo, che sarà probabilmente confermato per il 2012.
Con de la Rosa l’HRT trova l’esperienza di un pilota maturo e collaudatore di prestigio, altro elemento che gli è mancato nelle scorse stagioni, sperando di iniziare un cammino di sviluppo che la renda piu competitiva.
Purtroppo le risorse economiche e sopratutto quelle tecniche sono modeste, il gap da colmare enorme, speriamo comunque nel buon lavoro dello spagnolo e di non vedere piu piloti pascolare pericolosamente 6 secondi piu lenti dei piloti di testa.
Da ricordare la sua bella prestazione nel Gran Premio del Canada alla guida della Sauber-Ferrari di Perez.
Ecco le parole del pilota: “This is a very important step in my sporting career and one of the most meditated ones I’ve taken, I’m at a very good stage in terms of maturity and am prepared to take on this challenge, which motivates me hugely. When deciding on joining this project, for me there were three decisive factors: my desire to return to the active competition, the fact that HRT is a Spanish team and getting to know the people leading this project, Luis Pérez-Sala being amongst them.”
“I’m here to work hard, with modesty and humility, accepting where we are now but keeping in mind where we want to be in 2 years time. For me, this is the time to put into practice everything that I have learnt over the years at international top level racing teams so that we can grow together. I am proud that Spain has an F1 team and that I have this opportunity to be its driver. I can only show my gratitude towards HRT for having trusted in me for this. Lastly, I can’t forget to thank McLaren for allowing me to take this step. I have been very happy over the eight seasons I spent with them, growing as a driver and person. Without them I wouldn’t be here today.”
E del Team principal Colin Kolles : “The team’s objective has always been to reinforce itself in every aspect: economically, technically and in a sporting aspect,” Kolles said. “Without a doubt, the addition of Pedro de la Rosa for next year will be a fundamental foundation in the development of our project. We are a young team that needs to continue progressing and with this incorporation I am convinced that we will do just that. Apart from being a great person he is an experienced driver as his career and prestige in Formula 1 prove. I give him my most sincere welcome. I am sure that he will adapt perfectly and that together we will achieve great things.”
L’obiettivo che si prefiggono di raggiungere è il 10° posto tra 2 anni, ce la faranno?
Ambiziosi !
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