Ilott Scuderia Ferrari test role for 2021

News broke today that FIA Formula 2 Vice-Champion Callum Ilott will become  Scuderia Ferrari test driver as from next year.

The Englishman has had a brilliant time in Formula 2 this year, finishing as runner-up in the championship with three wins and five pole positions to his name.

“I am very pleased to be joining Scuderia Ferrari as its test driver from next year.

I look forward to contributing to the work the team does on and off track, and to all of the new things I can learn by taking on this exciting new challenge. I will give my all to do a good job and gain as much experience as possible to continue making progress as a driver.

I would like to thank the Ferrari Driver Academy and Scuderia Ferrari for this great opportunity and their support. It has been an honour to be part of their programme for the past three years and I am pleased to continue our journey together.”

I am very pleased to be joining Scuderia Ferrari as its test driver from next year ?

I would like to thank the Ferrari Driver Academy and Scuderia Ferrari for this great opportunity and their support. It has been an honour to be part of their programme for the past three years. pic.twitter.com/4tqk0ySGZA

— Callum Ilott (@callum_ilott) December 15, 2020

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