Alexander Rossi has been announced as one of the drivers that have been accepted ontothe AirAsia Team Lotus Driver Development Program.

The AirAsia Team Lotus Driver Development Program was launched today in Malaysiawith the aim of nurturing driver talent from across Malaysia, Asia, Europe, North Americaand throughout the world. The program covers racing in a range of formulae from kartingup to World Series by Renault and is designed to provide aspiring young racing driverswith the support required to make it to the top level of motorsport.

The Program will use the expertise within AirAsia and Team Lotus to help nurture andsupport the drivers through a combination of career guidance, coaching and sponsorshipprocurement. The Program will also focus on the vital elements of fitness and nutrition,and will provide the drivers with the same physical and mental training as their F1counterparts to ensure their race preparation is perfect.

Alexander and the other drivers on the Program will be given an in‐depth insight into theinner workings of the Team Lotus F1 team ‐ from vehicle dynamics to simulators ‐ givingthem a thorough understanding of the relationship between them and the cars theycompete in. All elements of the Program have been carefully designed to give the driversthe skills, knowledge and experience required to give them the best chance of succeedingin their goals of becoming F1 champions of the future.

Alex Yoong, Head of the AirAsia Team Lotus Driver Development Program commented;“We are very pleased to have Alexander as part of our Program. He has a strong racingCV and win percentage and has already achieved some significant results including the2008 Formula BMW World Championship. Alexander is the most senior of the drivers inthe Program with a lot of experience at several top levels of racing. We at the AirAsiaTeam Lotus Driver Development Program have high expectations and belief in him, whichis highlighted by his involvement in today’s run in the Team Lotus F1 car.”

Alexander Rossi commented; “It is a real privilege to be part of the Air Asia Team LotusDriver Development Program in its first year. There’s a lot of enthusiasm in the Programand I am very excited to be working with talented and experienced motorsportprofessionals such as Alex Yoong.”

Alexander Rossi continued; “My racing goal from a young age has always been to reachF1. While the process is about hard work and commitment, it is also my life and I amenjoying the journey, step by step. This weekend’s demonstration run will be my secondvisit behind the wheel of an F1 car and my first street festival and promotional event andI’d like to thank the team for giving me the chance to take part.”

Alexander is one of seven drivers from across the world, and from a variety of racing formulae, that have beenaccepted onto this forward thinking Program. Joining Alexander is;Daim HishammudinSenna IriawanMax Klinkby‐SilverMatt ParryTanart SathienthirakulWeiron TanRossi