Roberto Merhi to make S5000 cameo at Symmons Plains

Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi will return to the S5000 field in the opening round in Tasmania.

Roberto Merhi will return to the S5000 Australian Drivers Championship for the opening round of the 2023 season. (ARG)

The 31-year-old Spaniard will race for Garry Rogers Motorsport during the season opener, returning to the S5000 field after a successful cameo in 2021

Merhi contested the 2021 S5000 Tasman series, finishing second overall.

“I am very happy to come back to S5000 together with GRM,” said Merhi.

“I have very nice memories from my time there.”

“Last time I was in Australia was 2021 and I was pretty close to winning the Tasman Series.”

“I am looking forward to jumping in the car again and it will also be a new track for me, which is always challenging.”

“I will try to do my best and adapt quickly to the car and the circuit again.”

Merhi raced for Manor Marussia in the 2015 F1 World Championship, competing in 14 Grands Prix.

The grid for the S5000 series opener currently includes two-time Australian Drivers Champion Joey Mawson and 2021 Tasman Series winner Aaron Cameron, alongside Nic Carroll, Jordan Boys, Zane Goddard, Mark Rosser, Cooper Webster, Blake Purdie, and Matt McLean.

The 2023 S5000 Australian Drivers Championship begins 24-26 February at AWC Race Tasmania.