Young Ferrari driver Raffaele Marciello will make his F1 debut this weekend when he competes for Sauber in first practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The 20-year-old, who is a member of Ferrari's young driver roster, was named as Sauber's reserve driver over the winter, and he'll replace Felipe Nasr in the first session of the weekend.
He told reporters: "It will be exciting to drive the C34 for the first time. That will also be the same for the Italians, as we have not had an Italian driver in Formula 1 for quite a few years.
"I am confident I can do a good job as well as supporting the team in order to find a set-up for the car which suits the track. I have never been to Malaysia before, but I know the track quite well from the Ferrari simulator in Maranello, and I am sure I can get to learn it fast once I drive there."
Marciello won the Formula 3 European Championship in 2013 and came eighth in GP2 last year.
