Pedro de la Rosa

De la Rosa has been confirmed as the second driver at Sauber alongside Kamui Kobayashi.

De La Rosa has signed a two-year race deal with Formula 1 newcomers Campos.

De la Rosa is being touted as a possible Force India driver for 2009. With the new McLaren Mercedes engine deal agreed, it has been hinted that Mercedes could suggest new drivers to Owner Vijay Mallya. De la Rosa, a McLaren test driver, could be in line for a race seat in 2009.

De la Rosa will take Juan Pablo Montoya’s place in the second race seat alongside Kimi Raikkonen with immediate effect, starting from this weekend’s French Grand Prix, itv-f1.com reports.