Marussia confirms Max Chilton as second 2013 F1 driver

Marussia on Tuesday finally admitted one of F1's worst-kept secrets, by announcing Max Chilton will make his grand prix debut in 2013.

The 21-year-old Briton replaces the Caterham-bound Charles Pic.

Chilton, whose father Grahame reportedly has a personal fortune in the region of $150 million, will be Timo Glock's fourth different rookie teammate since 2010.

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