Bratt joins Formula 2 field

The 21-year-old Briton won last year's Euroseries 3000 title and has raced in GP2 Asia this winter for the Coloni team.

"I'm really excited about the prospect of driving a Formula 2 car," said Bratt. "My aim is to learn the car as quickly as possible and enjoy some good, close and competitive racing but that's not to underestimate the challenge by any means.

"My experience racing in Europe should certainly be beneficial but, having said that, we know it'll be a very tough season."

Formula 2 boss Jonathan Palmer added: "It is great to see Will progress from Euro 3000 to a major international championship like Formula 2. I am sure that he'll appreciate racing in a series where there is total equality of equipment for every driver - something that Will has not always benefited from during his career."

Bratt will be joined in F2 by fellow Briton Paul Rees, who has also confirmed his place on the 2010 grid.