Klien joins HRT as test and reserve driver

HRT have signed former Red Bull and Jaguar racer Christian Klien as a second test and reserve driver. The Austrian joins Sakon Yamamoto, who arrived at the team in the same role last month. Klien will drive in Friday’s opening practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, providing car development support to race drivers Karun Chandhok and Bruno Senna.

“I am thrilled to be joining HRT F1 Team,” said Klien. “This role offers me the opportunity to rejoin the Formula One environment and drive again…