Spanish racer joins up as development driver.
Carmen Jorda has joined up with Lotus to become the second female backup driver on the Formula One circuit, the Daily Mail reports.
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The 26-year-old has spoken of her joy at the deal, as she prepares to link up with Lotus on a one-year deal, doubling the female presence on the Formlula One grid.
“It feels like a dream come true to join Lotus F1 Team,” she said.
“I’ve been racing since I was 10 years old so it was my dream to drive a Formula 1 car since I was very young.
“Joining Lotus F1 Team is a big step towards my goal. I will be working to improve myself as a driver as well as helping the team to develop the car by testing new developments in the simulator; it’s such a fantastic opportunity.”
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