Esteban Gutierrez has been named as Ferrari's test and reserve driver for the 2015 Formula One campaign after being axed by Sauber. After two difficult seasons with the Swiss-based marque, notably the past year when Sauber failed to score a point for the first time in their history, Gutierrez found himself surplus to requirements. Esteban Gutierrez has been named as Ferrari's test and reserve driver for next season Ferrari, however, have decided to take the 23-year-old Mexican under their wing as back-up to recently-recruited four-times champion Sebastian Vettel and 2007 title-winner Kimi Raikkonen. Team principal and director general Maurizio Arrivabene said: 'While confirming our full confidence in a formidable race driver pairing, I am pleased to welcome Esteban.
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Esteban Gutierrez was axed by Sauber after disappointing season
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Mexican signed as back-up to Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen
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