Formula E: Team China confirms McLaren's Turvey

McLaren Formula 1 test and development driver Oliver Turvey will contest the full Formula E season with the championship-winning Team China Racing outfit.

Briton Turvey, who made his debut in the all-electric series in last year's finale in London, will partner inaugural champion Nelson Piquet Jr. in the team's fleet of NEXTEV TCR 001s. The 28-year-old scored points in both races at Battersea Park and has partnered Piquet during pre-season testing.

"The level of competition and drivers is a strong attraction but also the technical side," he told AUTOSPORT. "New technology is something quite exciting and you learn a lot driving different cars.

"Working in a championship where there's development of the car is something I enjoy and is one of my strengths from my engineering background and working with McLaren. Having Nelson alongside me will be a great benchmark and be good for me as a driver."

China team principal Steven Lu added: "We are delighted to welcome Oliver to the team. He put in a fantastic performance in London and is a very intelligent, talented driver.

"We believe we have the strongest driver pairing on the grid with Nelson and Oliver and are looking forward to a successful season. We will also help Oliver to build up his fans in China – he will be very popular from the opening race in Beijing."

Originally on Autosport.com