Following the announcement of the creation of the Renault F1 Driver Programme yesterday in Valencia, DAMS has announced that it has been chosen as a partner in the new venture. In 2010, it will run the two F1 Renault reserve drivers, Ho-Pin Tung and Jerome d'Ambrosio, in the GP2 Series in cars bearing the Renault colours. Thus, DAMS will become the Renault F1 Junior Team in GP2, the formula that opens the door to the top category in motor racing.

In order to stack all the odds in its favour, DAMS has decided to beef up its staff and has announced the arrival of Loic David as general manager, and Yannick Hubert who has joined it as track engineer.

Jean Paul Driot, CEO: "I'm very proud that DAMS is now running in the mythic Renault F1 colours. For the last twenty-one years DAMS has won in many branches of the sport, and my aim in 2010 is to honour this partnership with many victories in the GP2 Series. Our new management structure and the recruitment of new engineers should help us achieve very good performances."

Jerome d'Ambrosio: "After two seasons in GP2 I feel I'm ready to fight for the title in 2010: that's my aim. I know the team and its working methods like the back of my hand and I also know the circuits we'll be racing on this year. In addition, driving a black and yellow car will be something very special and I'm determined to defend these colours in the way they deserve."

Ho-Pin Tung: "I'm very happy to make my return to a formula which places the greatest demands on driver skills. I feel I'm ready to take up this challenge and show that the team has made the right choice by selecting me. I'm delighted to join the prestigious Dams squad and I hope I'll be able to add more victories to its laurels this season."