Stake Formula 1 team, run by Sauber (previously known as Alfa Romeo) confirmed 20-year-old Zane Maloney as one of their reserve drivers for some of the Grand Prix weekends this season.
Barbadian driver Maloney will continue racing in Formula 2 and shares the reserve role with F2 champion Theo Pourchaire, who is moving to Japan's Super Formula series and will be unavailable for some F1 races.
He was also announced last November as a reserve for the Andretti Formula E team at electric races that do not clash with his F2 commitments.
Bridgetown-born Maloney won the British F4 championship as a rookie in 2019 and finished runner-up in his debut FIA Formula Three season in 2022.
The former Red Bull junior made four podium appearances with Rodin Motorsport in Formula 2, the feeder series for Formula 1, last season and finished 10th overall.
Zane: I am pleased to become part of this family
Maloney said in a statement: "The Sauber name resonates with Formula 1, as it has been part of the sport for over 30 years, paving the way for so many drivers who went on to achieve great success.
"I am pleased to become part of this family, and I am looking forward to working together this season, as I move closer to my goal of becoming a Formula 1 driver," added Maloney.
Stake F1 Team boss and Sauber Academy Director, Beat Zehnder said: “We are delighted to welcome Zane as the latest addition to the Sauber Academy. His path through the junior series has been remarkable so far and, with his speed and potential, he surely makes a great addition to our talented roster.
"On behalf of the whole team, I give him my warmest welcome onboard, and look forward to working together and achieving great success," added Zehnder.
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