Following  a  successful  test  in  Jerez,  Red  Bull  Racing  has  confirmed  that  Michael Ammermüller  will  fulfil  Friday  driving  duties  for  the  team  at  the  two  forthcoming  Asia-based Grands Prix.

A product of the Red Bull Junior Programme, Michael was it's most successful driver in 2005.

Racing in the Italian Formula Renault Championship and the Eurocup, he scored nine victories, 21 podiums, seven pole positions and seven fastest laps.

In  2006  he  moved  to  GP2,  where  he  contested  the  Championship  for  the  Arden  International Team. He made a notable start by winning his second race at the Championship's opening round in Valencia, Spain.  He will now move to Formula One as a Friday driver for the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix.

Michael  commented,  "This  is  a  fantastic  opportunity  for  me.    Formula  One  is  the  ultimate  for every racing driver and to have the chance to work as a test driver for Red Bull Racing is very exciting. Working with the team at the test in Jerez it was obvious it has big ambitions, which is very motivating. I'm now completely focused on my task ahead. I'll be looking to learn as much as possible and I'm in the right place and with the right team to be able to do that."