Pietro Fittipaldi will continue as MoneyGram Haas F-1 Team’s official test and reserve driver for the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
The two-time grand prix starter will work with the only American team competing in F-1 for a fifth consecutive season, providing support to the squad and helping develop the VF-23.
“I’ve said before that continuity and consistency is key to success in Formula 1 and Pietro remaining with the team for 2023 makes me believe that we have strong foundations,” stated Guenther Steiner, Team Principal of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.
Fittipaldi has previously tested the VF-18 and VF-19 before jumping into the cockpit to race at the final two rounds of the 2020 Formula One season, substituting in the VF-20 for an injured Romain Grosjean.
Last season, Fittipaldi had several outings in the VF-22, including the pre-season testing in Bahrain, two free-practice sessions in Mexico City and Abu Dhabi, before closing out the year at the post-season test at the Yas Marina Circuit.
“I’m very happy to be continuing with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, a team that I consider family,” commented Pietro Fittipaldi.
In addition to his duties at Haas F-1, the 26-year-old will see the Brazilian make his debut in the LMP2 class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and his first full season in the World Endurance Championship, LMP2 class.