Gianmaria Bruni  Born: 30.05.81  Birthplace:Rome, Italy  Team: Minardi  2006 Car Number: 20  Last Season: Didn't race  GP Pedigree (After the Brazilian Grand Prix)  Starts: 18  Victories: 0  Poles: 0  Fastest Laps: 0  Points: 0  GP Debut: 2004, Australian GP, Minardi   Five-year Stats

Having already raised Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso to better things, Minardi are putting their faith this season in promising young Italian Gianmaria Bruni.

The Roman, who does not turn 23 until May, joined the European Aviation set-up after impressing as test driver last season.

Minardi boss paul Stoddart was pleased with 'Gimmi's' contribution to the package last seasonand belives he has unearthed another genuine star in the making.

Bruni starred in Formula Renault in his native country as a teenager before attracting the attention of the F1 scouts when he competed in British Formula Three and F3000 races in the last two years.

He will have to show the temperament needed to get the best out of a under-funded car or he may well get exasperated at trailing the field constantly.

Formula One Career:

2004:

GP with Minardi

Background:

2003:	Finished third in F3000 Euro Series and test driver with Minardi.
2002:	Finished 12th in F3000 Euro Series.
2001:	Finished fourth in British Formula Three championship with one victory.
2000:	Finished fifth in British Formula Three championship.
1999:	Winner of European Formula Renault championship.
1998:	Winner of Italian Formula Renault championship.
1997:	Competed in Italian Formula Renault championship.
1996:	Finished third in European Karting championship.
1991-95:	Junior karting.