Promising Briton in Barwa Addax team

Max Chilton recently competed in the British Formula Three Championship, finishing in a creditable fourth place overall. In a statement, Barwa Addaz said, "Max was the youngest driver to compete in the history of F3 at the tender age of 16. One of the best drivers of his generation will drive for the prestigious Barwa Addax Team, which gives him a great opportunity to make great progress in his desire to get into the top flight and drive in Formula 1. Chilton will compete in the eight rounds that make up the GP2 Asia Series this coming season."

Chilton said "Obviously I'm delighted to have the opportunity to compete in GP2 as it's an important step in my career. The successful Barwa Addax Team has given me a great opportunity to demonstrate what I can do in the higher categories. I can't wait to get going and compete for them in the first race in Abu Dhabi."

Teammate Razia has competed in recent GP2 Series championships winning in the Italian GP at the Monza circuit in the GP2 Main Series. His other victory at this level was at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain in the 2008-09 Asia Series.

"In the recent tests in Jerez he progressively improved on his lap times demonstrating that he and the team could make up a formidable combination and fight for the overall Asia Series championship. This championship could also be an important preparation for next season's GP2 Main Series in Europe which starts in Spring," the statement said.

Razía said, "I look forward to the Abu Dhabi race in particular. It is a brand new race circuit and it always poses a challenge to the drivers, and it's my first race with Barwa Addax. I also aim to impress the technical staff and Alexandre Agag in particular, in order to work on continuity with the Barwa Addax team possibly beyond the Asia Series."

Spanish businessman and Team principal Alejandro Agag said, "We are really delighted to welcome British driver Max Chilton to the Barwa Addax Team, who will be driving for the team in the forthcoming GP2 Asia Series 2009-2010 and in all the tests leading up to the beginning of the championship. We firmly believe that he is a driver with a solid background despite his age, as he is still only 18 years old. We are hopeful that he will adapt to a class that is a genuine platform for drivers wanting to compete in Formula 1. There is little one can say about Luis Razia as nearly everyone is aware of the talent of this driver based on his recent performances. He has won races in both GP2 championships and we are convinced that this Asia Series could be very important for both driver and team."