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Milestone for IndyCar: Alfa Romeo F1 test driver Tatiana Calderon announced for the 2022 season


Milestone for IndyCar: Alfa Romeo F1 test driver Tatiana Calderon announced for the 2022 season

The AJ Foyt Racing team have announced Colombian driver Tatiana Calderon as the newest addition to their 2022 NTT Indycar line-up. With this move, Calderon became the first female rider to compete for the US-based team. The ROKiT Group is expanding its partnership with AJ Foyt Racing for 2022. Notably, ROKiT also has ties to F1. The group was the title sponsor of the Williams team from 2019 to 2020.

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The global conglomerate recently announced its partnership with the team of the legendary four-time Indianapolis 500 winner.

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The team hired Calderon to drive the #11 ROKiT Chevrolet in road and street course events. There is no official stamp as to who their pilot would be on the oval tracks.

“2022 INDYCAR DRIVER! A dream come true again in the Thanks to Jonathan Kendrick, @rokit, and @AJFoytRacing for the occasion! I can’t wait for Rokit! Follow the #11 Rokit Chevrolet!” announced the Colombian on her Twitter handle.

I am aware of the challenge ahead: Tatiana Calderon

After a welcoming address from the team, Calderon discussed her approach and future prospects with the team. In a recent interview, Calderon said the US-based series has been a reference for her since she started motorsport years ago. “I’m thrilled and very grateful to Jonathan Kendrick, ROKiT and AJ Foyt Racing for the opportunity to race in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES,” said the Colombian, as reported by Indycar.

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“INDYCAR has been a reference for me since I started my singles career in the United States 11 years ago and it is a dream come true to compete this year. I can’t wait to get to St. Petersburg for the first race of the season.”

Furthermore, the 28-year-old said that she is aware of the challenges this event will bring, but this is a rare opportunity and she is ready to give everything. “I am aware of the challenge ahead, but this is the opportunity of a lifetime and I want to make the most of it.”

Specifically, Tatiana Calderon is a test driver for the Alfa Romeo F1 Team. Before being announced as an Indy Car driver, she drove for Richard Mille Racing in the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship.

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The 17-race calendar of the 2022 NTT Indycar Series starts from February 27th to September 11th. The opening race takes place in St. Petersburg and the season finale takes place at Laguna Seca.

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