Marciello to make F1 debut this weekend

Felipe Nasr
25 March 2015 by    1 min read

20-year-old Ferrari protégé Raffaele Marciello will make his F1 debut for Sauber this weekend, in first practice.

The Italian was announced as Sauber’s reserve driver over the winter, and he will get behind the wheel for the first time on Friday in place of Felipe Nasr.

Marciello told reporters: "It will be exciting to drive the C34 for the first time.

"That will also be the same for the Italians, as we have not had an Italian driver in Formula 1 for quite a few years.

"I am confident I can do a good job as well as supporting the team in order to find a set-up for the car which suits the track.

"I have never been to Malaysia before, but I know the track quite well from the Ferrari simulator in Maranello, and I am sure I can get to learn it fast once I drive there."

Marciello finished eighth in GP2 last season.

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