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The 19-year-old, who has been racing in the junior GP3
series, will drive a Formula One car for the first time in Abu
Dhabi testing after next week's season-ending grand prix.
Force India said the Mexico City-born driver, who has had one
podium finish in GP3 so far, will also carry out simulator work.
"As our development driver we will work hard to prepare him for
the demands of driving in Formula One and provide a good
grounding in all aspects of the job," said team co-owner Vijay
Mallya in a statement.
Force India already have experienced Mexican driver Sergio Perez
racing for them along with Germany's Nico Hulkenberg and are
also backed by several Mexican sponsors.
The country's presence in Formula One is growing, with Mexico
returning to the grand prix calendar this season after a 23-year
absence and Esteban Gutierrez joining the new Haas F1 team as a
race driver.
"Ever since I started racing I’ve been dreaming of Formula One,
so it’s a huge honor to begin working with Sahara Force India,"
said Celis.
"It’s an amazing opportunity for me to learn about Formula One
and to work closely with the engineers and race drivers. Being
on the track in Abu Dhabi will be an incredible feeling."
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)
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