Marussia confirm Luiz Razia will race for them in the 2013 season

The Marussia team have finally completed their driver line-up for the 2013 season by appointing Brazilian Luiz Razia as Max Chilton's team-mate.

Razia himself expressed his delight at returning to the Banbury team and insists he feels "ready" for his big break at the top level. "It is fantastic to be back with the Marussia F1 Team and with pretty much the same group of people I worked with back in 2010 when I was Reserve Driver," he said. "Having been in that position, I know this Team rewards determination and success in its young drivers, the intention of its Programme being to school the next generation of racing driver. "I am very proud to take the step up to a Formula 1 race seat, particularly with the team I began this journey with, since they helped show me what it takes to progress to the highest level. The past two seasons in GP2 have been all about proving that I have what it takes and that I'm ready. "This coming season will be all about rewarding the faith the Team have shown in me. I am looking forward to beginning that process in Jerez where we are testing the MR02 for the first time. "I am also looking forward to the first race in Melbourne and I'm excited to be racing alongside Max, who I competed 'against' last season. This is an important year for the Marussia F1 Team in terms of maintaining the momentum from a very positive 2012 season. I look forward to making a valuable contribution to that." Razia's appointment means just one seat remains unfilled on the 2013 grid, Force India expected to name Paul di Resta's team-mate ahead of the next test at Barcelona.