By alley - Jan 2, 2015, 10:01 AM ET

Formula E: Marco Andretti set for Buenos Aires debut alongside Vergne

Marco Andretti will make his Formula E Championship debut at the next round in Burnos Aires, Argentina on Jan. 10, driving with his father Michael's Andretti Autosport squad for which he also competes in IndyCar.

The younger Andretti is yet to drive the car that he will race in Argentina.

"I've been looking forward to the chance to get behind the wheel of a Formula E car," said the 27-year-old. "Having never been in the car, it's a bit of an unfamiliar situation for me but the team's pace looks solid enough for a great result.

"I like unknown situations; I'm up for the task."

Andretti will be the fifth driver to race with the team in FE this season. The Andretti roster has included Jean-Eric Vergne – who will team with Andretti in Argentina – Charles Pic, Matthew Brabham and Franck Montagny. The latter has not raced for the squad since

testing positive for a derivative of cocaine

during the second round in Malaysia.

Vergne (RIGHT) started from pole for his Formula E debut in Punta del Este last month and fought for victory until he hit suspension problems with two laps to go, but would not be drawn on his series future afterward. The ex-Toro Rosso racer was subsequently announced as part of Ferrari's F1 test roster, but will also stay on with Andretti for the Argentina event.

TUNG BACK TO CHINA RACING

Chinese driver Ho-Pin Tung will also compete in Buenos Aires after returning to the China Racing team. Tung, who raced in the first two events, will partner regular racer Nelson Piquet Jr.

Antonio Garcia had stood in for Tung in Punta del Este.

Originally on Autosport.com