Gutierrez took ‘big risk’ in joining Ferrari

Esteban Gutierrez
30 January 2016 by    1 min read

Esteban Gutierrez has admitted that he took a calculated risk with his career when he joined Ferrari.

The Mexican driver spent two seasons with Sauber before being released in 2014 and he subsequently joined Ferrari as a reserve driver.

After a year on the sidelines, Gutierrez will line up for new boys Haas F1 this season.

He told Autosport: "I took the biggest risk of my life probably.

"But in life sometimes you need to take those risks and never be afraid. And I was never afraid.

"I was aware of the risk I was taking, but also the fact I had the opportunity. It was also about Ferrari taking me to their team.

"I then set very clear targets in the short term, looking at the necessary steps in order for me to achieve another drive the following year.

"Obviously I looked towards Haas, and my relationship with Ferrari. Hopefully that will bring further opportunities to get to the top of Formula 1 in the future."

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