Monday, January 19, 2009

Bonanomi replaces Yoong at Meritus

Bonanomi replaces Yoong at Meritus

Marco Bonanomi will return to the GP2 Asia Series for next weekend's Sakhir rounds, replacing former Formula One driver Alex Yoong at Meritus Racing.

The 23-year-old Italian ended last year's Asian championship on a high by winning the final race in Dubai, before spending the summer in the Formula Renault 3.5 series.

"I'm glad to have found this opportunity, and to be back working with a great technician like (Gianfranco) Bielli at Al Sakhir," said Bonanomi.

"Since the GP2 Asia Series doesn't feature extensive practice sessions, I'll have to re-adapt to the car really quickly, though I see a strong team so I'm pretty confident."

Despite returning to GP2 for now, Bonanomi is hoping to race in America in 2009, having tested for former Indy Lights champions Sam Schmidt Motorsports.

"Regarding my 2009 options, I'm still in talks with Schmidt's team, with a good chance to finalise things for a full Indy Lights assault," he said.



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