Richard Branson hires two new drivers for his Virgin Race team

The announcement that Lucas di Grassi would be part of the Virgin Racing team was made in London on Tuesday as Virgin Racing let the world have a glimpse at their race colors, which hasn’t exactly been a well kept secret. It was announced a few weeks ago by British squad Manor GP that Timo Glock would be behind the wheel for Virgin Racing, who received their official notice of their entry into the 2010 Formula One season, just a few days before signing on the dotted line with Virgin Racing.

Lucas di Grassi smiled brightly for the camera when the announcement was made to the press and stated that he was ready for Formula One and that he has been preparing for this day for along time. He said that he always believed that this day would come and his years of preparation have prepared him perfectly for this opportunity and that he would planned on taking advantage of this opportunity to show the world of F1, just what kind of racer he is.

Timo Glock also smiled for the cameras at the conference announcing his joining of the Virgin Racing team and stated that he expected to also take advantage of the opportunity presented him by racing like a man possessed. He also stated that this proves that Virgin Racing and Lord Branson are serious about fielding a Formula One team that can win and he expects to have a great year behind the wheel of their race car.

In related news, Virgin Racing also announced that Alex Tai would be joining the Virgin Racing team as Team principal and that his experience as a leader of teams of professionals would put him in good stead at his new position.

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Virgin founder Richard Branson also announces the partnership, called Virgle.

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