LONDON (AP) - Jerome D'Ambrosio will next year become the first Belgian driver to compete in Formula One since 1994 after signing for Virgin Racing on Tuesday.

The British team said D'Ambrosio will take the second seat and partner lead driver Timo Glock for the 2011 season, Virgin's second in F1.

The last driver from Belgian to appear in F1 was Philippe Adams, who started two grand prix races with Lotus.

D'Ambrosio, who impressed Virgin bosses in practice ahead of four grand prix at the end of the past season, will replace Brazil's Lucas Di Grassi.

"There was a lot of competition for this seat but at the same time I got on well with the team and felt that I had found my home," the 24-year-old D'Ambrosio said.

"I feel very comfortable with them - they are extremely professional and ambitious people and it is exciting to think that I can be a part of shaping the team's future."

D'Ambrosio spent the last four seasons competing in the GP2 Series after spells in GP2 Asia, International Formula Master, the F3000 Euroseries and Formula Renault.

"Jerome had been on our radar for quite some time," said Virgin team principal John Booth. "Apart from his obvious skill at the wheel of a Formula One car, he is an immensely personable young guy who is a pleasure to have around.

"He has secured this seat absolutely on merit and I think coupled with Timo and (test and reserve driver) Luiz (Razia) we have the perfect blend of youth, experience, speed and potential and we can't wait to see what they can achieve together next season."

Neither Glock nor Di Grassi, who was without a team for next season, won a point in Virgin's debut year in F1.

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1. Lee Westwood Eng 9.37

2. Tiger Woods USA 8.07

3. Martin Kaymer Ger 7.37

4. Phil Mickelson USA 6.86

5. Jim Furyk USA 6.34

6. Steve Stricker USA 6.25

7. Graeme McDowell NIr 6.24

8. Paul Casey Eng 6.02

9. Luke Donald Eng 5.73

10. Rory McIlroy NIr 5.69

11. Ian Poulter Eng 5.65

12. Ernie Els SAf 5.45

13. Matt Kuchar USA 4.83

14. Dustin Johnson USA 4.60

15. Retief Goosen SAf 4.47

16. Francesco Molinari Ita 4.45

17. Robert Karlsson Swe 4.39

18. Edoardo Molinari Ita 4.21

19. Hunter Mahan USA 4.12

20. Louis Oosthuizen SAf 3.79

21. Robert Allenby Aus 3.70

22. Zach Johnson USA 3.68

23. Padraig Harrington Irl 3.65

24. Adam Scott Aus 3.62

25. Geoff Ogilvy Aus 3.62

26. Tim Clark SAf 3.61

27. Miguel Angel Jimenez Esp 3.54

28. Rickie Fowler USA 3.50

29. Justin Rose Eng 3.47

30. Kim Kyung-Tae Kor 3.46

31. Anthony Kim USA 3.44

32. Bubba Watson USA 3.40

33. Ross Fisher Eng 3.32

34. Charl Schwartzel SAf 3.30

35. Nick Watney USA 3.20

36. Camilo Villegas Col 3.15

37. Ryo Ishikawa Jpn 3.15

38. Jason Day Aus 3.09

39. Ben Crane USA 3.07

40. Peter Hanson Swe 3.00

41. Yuta Ikeda Jpn 2.98

42. Sean O'Hair USA 2.93

43. Y.E. Yang Kor 2.91

44. Ryan Moore USA 2.77

45. Bo Van Pelt USA 2.77

46. Stewart Cink USA 2.75

47. K.J. Choi Kor 2.73

48. Hiroyuki Fujita Jpn 2.67

49. Alvaro Quiros Esp 2.66

50. Martin Laird Sco 2.62

51. Henrik Stenson Swe 2.53

52. Charley Hoffman USA 2.50

53. Jeff Overton USA 2.49

54. Angel Cabrera Arg 2.38

55. Brendan Jones Aus 2.36

56. Lucas Glover USA 2.35

57. Heath Slocum USA 2.34

58. Toru Taniguchi Jpn 2.25

59. Ryan Palmer USA 2.24

60. Richard Green Aus 2.23

61. Bill Haas USA 2.23

62. Matteo Manassero Ita 2.20

63. Simon Dyson Eng 2.12

64. Noh Seung-yul Kor 2.11

65. Kevin Na USA 2.06

66. Tetsuji Hiratsuka Jpn 2.04

67. Liang Wen-Chong Chn 2.04

68. Thongchai Jaidee Tha 2.03

69. Rhys Davies Wal 1.98

70. Anders Hansen Den 1.96

71. Scott Verplank USA 1.96

72. J.B. Holmes USA 1.94

73. Fredrik Andersson Hed Swe 1.93

74. Danny Willett Eng 1.92

75. Kenny Perry USA 1.91

- AP

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