The 27-year-old Briton, a McLaren test driver for the past three years who in 2008 raced in the DTM series, admitted his experience would be useful for Force India.
For 2009 and beyond, Silverstone-based Force India will receive technical support from McLaren, and engines from Mercedes, in a deal that has already seen McLaren test and reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa take to the track for the team at the most recent group test session.
And Paffett said: “I feel I am ready to race in Formula One.”
“I’ve got three years experience testing for the best team in F1.
“That in itself is invaluable for a team trying to develop a car and would certainly put the pieces of the puzzle together for the relationship between Force India and McLaren.
Paffett said: “There’s certainly a door to be opened with McLaren teaming up with Force India technically and with Mercedes engines and gearboxes.”
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