Pic joins Lotus as reserve driver

Charles Pic has joined the Lotus F1 team.

Frenchman Charles Pic has joined Lotus F1 for the 2014 season as the team's official reserve driver. The former Caterham man will conduct simulator work, and serve as a substitute for race drivers Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean, if needed.

"I am very excited to join a top team and Lotus F1 Team have certainly shown that they are a top team in this sport," said the former Caterham driver.

"It's a great honour for me and I will be working hard to give my best to the team throughout 2014. Obviously, the big change is that I won't be racing in Formula One, but I will be at the races and working in meetings which will help me develop and progress as a driver.

"In terms of resources Lotus F1 Team have a fantastic facility at Enstone and the people there have experience of winning Championships. I will be spending a lot of time with the squad and I expect to learn a lot from them."