Gutierrez close to revealing future F1 plans

Former Sauber driver Esteban Gutierrez is reportedly close to announcing his plans for the 2016 Formula 1 season.

This year, after the Mexican lost his Sauber race seat, he signed up to be Ferrari's reserve driver.

And now it is reported the 24-year-old's next step could be to the new Ferrari-linked American entrant Haas, backed by his powerful Mexican sponsors.

Gutierrez wrote on Facebook: "This weekend I had an important meeting which will have a big repercussion in my professional life.

"Nothing that comes in my way will stop me, neither will change the person who I have the fortune of being," he added.