Alesi to test F1 McLaren
Retired Grand Prix veteran Jean Alesi will return to the Formula 1 cockpit this year in a one-off test drive for McLaren
The 37-year-old, who quit racing in F1 at the end of last season, has been given the chance after joining McLaren's engine partner Mercedes for the DTM touring car series for this year. He will drive an uprated version of last year's McLaren at an upcoming test.
"Obviously, I'm looking forward to sitting behind the wheel of an F1 car again and I'm sure that driving a West McLaren Mercedes is going to be an experience," Alesi said. "I have no plans to return to F1 competition and am 100 percent committed to my DTM championship challenge with Mercedes-Benz. However a drive in a McLaren was missing from my CV and I'm really looking forward to the challenge."
McLaren's managing director Martin Whitmarsh said: "Jean has extensive F1 experience and we are, therefore, pleased to have this opportunity to benefit from his knowledge. Following the test, Jean will concentrate on his DTM programme and we currently have no further plans to test together."
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