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The role has come into the spotlight more as
the sport finally starts its season amid the COVID-19 pandemic,
with the possibility of drivers being ruled out by the virus.
Sirotkin, 24, raced for Williams in 2018 and filled the Renault
reserve role in 2017 and 2019. Renault's race drivers are
Australian Daniel Ricciardo and Frenchman Esteban Ocon.
"I understand the importance for a team to have a driver ready
to fill in quickly should the opportunity arise, especially
given the current situation the world is in," Sirotkin said in a
statement.
"I've been keeping sharp and focused, and I would be
well-prepared to race a Formula One car again."
Sirotkin doubled up as McLaren reserve last season but that
team, who are switching to Mercedes power in 2021, will share
back-up drivers Stoffel Vandoorne and Esteban Gutierrez with
Mercedes and Racing Point.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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