 He joined the Arden International team for the 2008 GP2 Asia Series, and finished as runner-up with a win and four second places.He continued with the team for the main 2008 season.He scored his first win in the French sprint race, starting 21st on the grid (after a technical problem in the feature race) on slick tyres on a drying track and benefitting as most rivals had to pit for slicks.