Fittipaldi joined the American team in early 2019 after driving for the 2018 team in the post-season F1 test at the Yas Marina Circuit.
The Brazilian made his F1 debut at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, replacing injured Romain Grosjean, who was recovering from his fireball crash on the previous lap in Bahrain.
In addition to his F1 commitments in 2021, Fittipaldi took part in three IndyCar laps, including the Indianapolis 500.
The 25-year-old also made his debut in the European Le Mans Series – he finished seventh in his debut race in Barcelona and also competed in Brazilian stock cars.
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Commenting on the announcement, he said, “I am of course very happy and excited about the opportunity to continue working with the Haas F1 Team. I’ve been on the team for a few seasons now and they feel really like family.
“I have learned a lot in my time and hope that with the introduction of the new generation of Formula 1 cars in 2022 I can continue to make a contribution. It will be exciting to see what comes with the new package and of course, like the rest of the team, I am excited to see what the VF-22 will achieve on the right path. “
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Team boss Günther Steiner adds: “For us it was a very clear decision – to keep Pietro as our official test and reserve driver.
“Pietro knows the inner workings of our team very well because he’s been with us for so long. He showed us last year that he is ready to step on and ride if necessary and of course his presence on the team this year has also brought continuity. We look forward to continuing our relationship and look forward to having him back on board in 2022. “
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