American outfit Haas has confirmed Esteban Gutierrez as its second driver for the team's debut Formula One season in 2016.
It has been widely known Mexican driver Gutierrez would be unveiled by Haas for some time, with North American heritage and a role as Ferrari reserve driver making him an obvious candidate. Ferrari is supplying Haas with a power unit for 2016, while the American outfit is also accepting as many components from Maranello as are allowed in the regulations.
Gutierrez, who drove for Sauber in 2013 and 2014, will partner current Lotus driver Romain Grosjean, who was unveiled at Haas' North Kannapolis base in late September.