Nakajima signs for DAMS
Williams test driver Kazuki Nakajima will race for DAMS in next year's GP2 Series
The Japanese driver will partner Nicolas Lapierre at the team, and the 2007 season will be only his second year of racing in Europe after competing in the F3 Euro Series in 2006.
"I'm sure my second year of racing in Europe will be easier than my first one," he said. "I am very pleased to be driving for DAMS, they have a lot of experience.
"The transition from an F3 car to GP2 will not be easy, but thanks to the support of the team I am confident I will learn quickly."
Nakajima finished seventh in the F3 Euro Series this year, and has been placed at DAMS by Toyota. The Japanese manufacturer put Franck Perera in the team this year.
DAMS boss Jean-Paul Driot said: "I am very proud of Toyota's confidence with our team for the second year of our collaboration.
"Kazuki seems to hold all the qualities of a great racing driver; intelligence, speed, and determination."
Yoshinori Arimatsu of Toyota added: "Kazuki has already matured with the team in GP2 winter testing, and I believe we will benefit from our early start for the 2007 GP2 season."
Toyota also announced their plans for two of Nakajima's fellow F3 drivers from this season.
Kohei Hirate will also step up to GP2 with Trident Racing, while Kamui Kobayashi will move to the multiple title-winning ASM F3 team in the Euro Series.
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