The son of ex-Formula 1 racer Jean made five starts in Japan’s premier open-wheel series last year, filling in at TOM’S when the team’s regular driver Kazuki Nakajima was away on FIA World Endurance Championship duties.
Alesi won in just his second start in torrential conditions at Autopolis, and also claimed four victories in his main Super Formula Lights programme on his way to runner-up in the series.
