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For the rest of the season, De la Rosa was unable to gain access to the race car being forced to conduct his development of the car with the use of the team's simulator.

In November 2011, De la Rosa signed on with the team in a two year contract that would last until the end of the 2013 Formula One Season.

Repsol would help commit for De la Rosa to make his way into Formula One for 1998.

Whilst Räikkönen proved quicker in the race, De la Rosa managed to put in a strong drive to finish the race in fifth place, equaling his best ever result and finishing only two places behind his teammate.