Simulator drivers work on the manufacturing unit of Components 1 groups to develop the automotive and check new components, and on race weekends they supply help to the race drivers by testing set-ups linked to the real-world Grand Prix.
Eastwood mentioned he was “extraordinarily honoured” to be concerned with the Cadillac F1 mission.
“I can contribute to their Components 1 entry by supporting the group by simulator work and improvement applications leaning on previous experiences,” mentioned Eastwood, 30.
“I need to thank Cadillac for the belief they’ve positioned in me, particularly at such an essential time.”
Eastwood is a manufacturing unit driver for Corvette, a sister model of Cadillac below the Common Motors banner, within the World Endurance Championship and received the latest spherical in Fuji within the LMGT3 class.
He additionally completed third on the Le Mans 24 Hours in June, a race he received with Aston Martin in 2020.
French driver Pagenaud received the Indycar title in 2016 and the famed Indy 500 in 2019, whereas Fittipaldi, grandson of two-time F1 champion Emerson, competed in two F1 races for Haas in 2020.
