Morelli returns with Astromega in Austria.

British driver Dino Morelli will make a belated comeback to the international motorsport arena this weekend, following a surprise call-up from former employers Astromega.

The Irishman will replace Ananda Mikola in the #5 car at the A1-Ring for round four of the FIA F3000 series, after the Indonesian's backing failed to materialise in time to cover a full campaign. Ironically, it was a similar lack of funding that prevented Morelli from undertaking an F3000 season with Astromega after recovering from horrific leg injuries sustained in the category in 1997.

British driver Dino Morelli will make a belated comeback to the international motorsport arena this weekend, following a surprise call-up from former employers Astromega.

The Irishman will replace Ananda Mikola in the #5 car at the A1-Ring for round four of the FIA F3000 series, after the Indonesian's backing failed to materialise in time to cover a full campaign. Ironically, it was a similar lack of funding that prevented Morelli from undertaking an F3000 season with Astromega after recovering from horrific leg injuries sustained in the category in 1997.

As things currently stand, Morelli has a two-race deal with the Belgian-based team, although this could be extended as a result of both results and backing. The former Coloni F3000 driver made two appearances with the beleaguered World Racing Team last season - including the race in Austria - and, despite admitting that he would have to play himself back into the formula, expressed hopes that he may be able to use Astromega's experience to push for wins should his contract be lengthened.

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