Fairuz Fauzy sets to make GT Asia preview with OD Racing

Malaysia's former Formula One test and reserve driver, Fairuz Fauzy is set to take up a new challenge after confirming to drive with OD Racing for the 2015 GT Asia Series.

Fairuz, 32, will partner Zen Low in the team's Lamborghini Gallardo FL II GT3 for the season which is scheduled to start this May.

With Fauzy's appearance, the team has changed their driver lineup which had been introduced during the team launch in November last year.

Previously, OD Racing had named up-and-comer Afiq Yazid who has proven his penchant for speed in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series in 2014.

"I am happy for the opportunity that Zen has given me. We were actually in talks for me to drive for the team in the Asian Le Mans Series when this opportunity opened up and Zen offered me to drive, just last week.

"I am certainly looking forward to racing in the GT Asia Series for the first time," he said in a statement Tuesday.

Fairuz was a former test and reserve driver for Lotus Renault GP in 2011 while Low is a driver and also the owner of Aylezo Competizione, the technical partner for OD Racing.

They will make their first appearance in the opening round of GT Asia Series (GTA) at the Korea International Circuit, Yeongnam from May 15 to 17.

"We are all happy to have Fairuz on board with the team. He has such great capabilities, skill and speed, we are sure that he will be an exciting addition to the team," said Low.

GTA will bring teams to seven of Asia's most challenging circuits in six countries for the 12 rounds race programme.

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will host Round 7 and 8 in August and Round 9 and 10 in September.