[Chode]

Fisichella makes Ferrari switch

Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the 2009 Formula 1 season before taking a new role as their reserve driver in 2010.

The Italian, 36, will replace Luca Badoer as stand-in for the injured Felipe Massa for the final five races.

"It has always been an ambition," said Fisichella, who has been released from his contract with Force India.

Force India are yet to name a replacement for Fisichella with reserve driver Vitantonio Liuzzi the favourite.

Fisichella, who formerly raced for Minardi, Jordan, Benetton, Renault and Sauber, will begin his Ferrari career on home soil at the Italian Grand Prix on 13 September.

from here http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8231165.stm

[Betis70]

I’m shocked! *snort* Badoer was woeful, and after the Spa showing, you knew Fisi was going to get the ride. Good for him.

[Elle Bee]

I'm glad Badoer got a chance to drive in F1 again. He's been a loyal and faithful guy for years

He seems to have proven that a driver who collects telemetry is distinctly different from a racer who collects points

Ferrari's next announcement may well be regarding Alonso's turn to drive for the Red team

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