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Source: BBC
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Date: January 24
Subject: Morbidelli lands testing job
The Ferrari Formula One team has confirmed Gianni Morbidelli as their test driver for the 1997 season. He last raced in Formula One with the Arrows team in 1995, securing the best result of his career in his final GP in Australia where he finished third. The 29-year-old was recently linked with a drive with Williams Renault in the British Touring Car championship. He has driven in 60 GPs, including one for Ferrari when he stood in for Alain Prost in 1992.