Fisichella joins Ferrari

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Fisichella will replace Luca Badoer as team-mate to Kimi Raikkonen for the final five races, starting with the Italian Grand Prix on September 13.

Standing-in for the recuperating Felipe Massa following his horror smash in Hungary, Badoer endured a torrid time in the European and Belgian Grands Prix, leaving Ferrari with no alternative but to seek another driver.

A decision was reached following extensive discussions through Wednesday and Thursday, with Force India reluctant to part with Fisichella in the wake of his stirring second place finish at Spa on Sunday.

But Fisichella has now been freed and will become the first Italian to drive for Ferrari in the Italian Grand Prix since Ivan Capelli in 1992.

"I am very grateful to (Force India owner) Vijay Mallya for allowing me this opportunity to drive for Ferrari," said 36-year- old Fisichella.

"It is true that it has always been an ambition to do this, and for Vijay to have allowed it to become a reality is very generous.

"I hope in turn I have helped Force India grow up and be on the right path to achieve their own ambitions.

"They are now a very competitive team and I wish them all the very best."