Jordan Grand Prix and the Midland Group are pleased to announce that they have signed Nicky Pastorelli as the team’s official test and Friday driver for the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship. The talented 22 year-old Dutchman was already the official Jordan Grand Prix test driver in 2005 and was part of the Young Driver Development Program initiated by Midland F1 to help promising junior drivers confirm their talent in preparation for their entry into Formula One.

Colin Kolles, Managing Director of Jordan Grand Prix, said “I have been watching Nicky’s career for a few years now and I was convinced he could do a good job for the team. Therefore we decided to give him an opportunity as our official test driver in 2005. He proved himself very competent in F1 and now we are happy that he will continue working with us in 2006 to help us get the most out of Friday free practice sessions and at the same time he has an opportunity to keep on learning Formula One.”

Nicky Pastorelli commented: “I am very happy to be given this great opportunity to drive for Midland in 2006 as the official test and Friday driver. During 2005, I have come to know and appreciate the team and I am delighted to be able to continue working with them in 2006. This also means that they were happy with the job I have done; so for me, this is very encouraging. I am really looking forward to 2006 and to doing my best for the team.”

2006 Formula 1 Team and Driver Line-up

Nicky Pastorelli

Career Summary

1993/1994	Karting Category Mini’s 60cc
1995/1996	Karting Category Juniors / Cadets 100cc 6th position in the World Championship (Belgium)
1997	Karting Category Juniors 100cc 7th position European Championship 3rd position Dutch Championship
1998	Karting Category ICA 100 cc 3rd position European Championship 2nd position Dutch Championship
1999/2000	Karting Category Formula A - European Championship 4th / 7th / 8th in several races
2000	Formula Arcobaleno Competed in 6 out of 8 races: - 5x Pole Position - 3x Wins - 3rd Place in Dutch Championship
2001	Formula Renault 2000 Italian Championship
2002	Formula Renault 2000 European Championship
2003	Euro 3000 Series: two 2nd places and 5th in the championship
2004	Superfund Euro 3000 Champion Champ Car Test with Walker Racing at Sebring, FL
2005	Formula 1 test with Minardi at Misano (January) Official Jordan F1 test driver and in Young Driver Development Program of Midland F1