GP2 Asia driver Marcello Puglisi will return to Formula Master in 2008, joining Pro Motorsport once more for the season.

The Italian driver who finished fifth in last year's drivers classification, claiming a home win in Monza along with three podiums throughout 2007, missed the Series first official test session due to his GP2 commitments.

Puglisi is set to attend next week's Formula Master testing in Estoril, Portugal, however, taking place on 2 and 3 April.

Also confirmed are ISR drivers Filip Salaquarda and Tim Sandtler. Having driven in Formula 3 Euroseries for the past two years, Sandtler made his debut in the Formula Master car last week at Monza, where he finished fifth fastest on his first day.

Team-mate Salaquarda returns to the Series after taking part in two events last year, Oschersleben and Monza, whilst fellow Czech Josef Kral joins Formula Master team JVA.

Kral also drove the Series' single-seater for the first time during last week's test, posting the sixth fastest time on day two. The 17-year-old joins Formula Master after a year in Formula BMW UK where he claimed the runner-up spot with six wins.

In addition to its drivers, Formula Master is pleased to announce Champion as a new Series partner for 2008. The spark plug brand, belonging to global manufacturers Federal-Mogul, will feature on all cars taking part in the Series.