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What was only a rumor yesterday turned into a certainty less than 24 hours later, as Spanish driver Andy Soucek was today confirmed as new test and reserve driver for newly-entrant team Virgin Racing. The reigning F2 champion will therefore replace Portuguese racer Alvaro Parente at the British team, after the latter was ousted due to financial problems.<\/p>\n