Esteban Gutierrez Can Return to Formula 1 Grid After Joining Ferrari as Reserve

Unlike his team-mate, Adrian Sutil, Esteban Gutierrez seemed comfortable when it became clear that he would not be retained by Sauber for 2015. While a disgruntled Sutil, facing the end of his career, told ESPN F1 of his desire to receive clarification for the team's decision to drop him—and Giedo van der Garde, Sauber's 2014 reserve driver, informed GPUpdate.net of his shock at being denied a full-time race seat—Gutierrez was, curiously, at ease with his situation. Despite his Formula One career hitting a brick wall at the age of just 23, the Mexican told NBC Sports' Luke Smith ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: I’ve been working on other things. As I’ve said before, it’s a risky direction,...

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