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The Venezuelan tested for the outfit at last year’s young driver run, and this season competed in GP2.

Speaking about the test, with Luiz Razia driving on Wednesday and Alexander Rossi on Thursday, Team Lotus CEO Riad Asmat said: “We worked with Rodolfo last year at the same test and he performed well for us in the step up to F1.

“With Rodolfo, Alexander and Luiz we have three talented up and coming drivers who will be keen to learn as much as possible, as well as show us they have the pace and temperament to succeed in Formula 1.