Esteban Gutierrez Can Return to Formula 1 Grid After Joining Ferrari as Reserve

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Published: December 16, 2014

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Unlike his team-mate, Adrian Sutil, Esteban Gutierrez seemed comfortable when it became clear that he would not be retained by Sauber for 2015.

While a disgruntled Sutil, facing the end of his career, told ESPN F1 of his desire to receive clarification for the team's decision to drop him—and Giedo van der Garde, Sauber's 2014 reserve driver, informed GPUpdate.net of his shock at being denied a full-time race seat—Gutierrez was, curiously, at ease with his situation.

Despite his Formula One career hitting a brick wall at the age of just 23, the Mexican told NBC Sports' Luke Smith ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:

I’ve been working on other things.

As I’ve said before, it’s a risky direction, but I think it could be a good one for the future. Still not guaranteed, still working on it, so hopefully that comes off soon, and we can share this with you guys.

I have my goals in Formula 1, but I’m willing to do anything that is possible or impossible to achieve my dreams.

I’m looking for a reserve/test driver [role] in a top team, with a plan for the future. An option that I have includes [Friday practice runs] and some other interesting things, so I hope I can share those with you soon.

I’m working on it. I can be quite sure that you will see me around here.

The smart money was on Gutierrez appearing at Lotus, a team of race- and championship-winning pedigree, and one that would be in need of the sponsorship funds that helped secure his employment with Sauber from 2013.



As the reserve driver at the Enstone-based team, Gutierrez, it was thought, would receive the practice appearances he craved and would be in a prime position to gain promotion to a race seat whenever Romain Grosjean or Pastor Maldonado moved on.

Yet the 2010 GP3 champion had even bigger plans up his sle...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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