Kiesa, Bright join Aston for Sebring

Aston Martin drivers Tomas Enge, Darren Turner, Pedro Lamy and Stephane Sarrazin will complete the team's line-up for the ALMS series opener.

Enge, Turner and Kiesa will drive the car with the red highlights, and Lamy, Sarrazin and Bright will team up for the yellow-highlighted DBR9.

George Howard-Chappell, team principal of Aston Martin Racing, said: "We have an exciting and dynamic mix of established Aston Martin drivers and some new faces who bring with them a wealth of related experience."

Aston Martin famously won the GT1 class at their first attempt at the race last year.

"Last year our performance at Sebring far exceeded our expectations but we're not underestimating the challenge this time, especially from the factory Corvette team," he added. "I've no doubt it's going to be a very tough race but I've every confidence that our drivers will give us the best possible chance of a good result."

Kiesa and Bright tested the DBR9 at Vallelunga circuit in Italy last week.

"Previously I've only raced single seaters so I didn't really know what to expect," said Kiesa. "But I was very impressed. The team helped me adjust quickly to the car and it's actually very easy to drive. By midday on day two I was lapping as quickly as the regular drivers and was able to give feedback on some new aerodynamic parts."

Bright added: "Being able to draw upon the high level of experience that exists with this team should also help my Australian V8 Supercar Championship campaign."