Marussia have signed Venezuelan Rodolfo Gonzalez as reserve driver for the 2013 season to back up rookies Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton, the Formula One team said on Thursday. Starting at this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the 26-year-old will be on standby in case a substitute driver is needed at late notice and may drive in some practice sessions. "I am very excited to be joining the Marussia F1 Team and at such an exciting time in their development," said Gonzalez, who previously competed in the GP2 Series. "Working closely with the race drivers and engineers at every stage of the race weekend is a fantastic opportunity for me to learn outside of the...
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