Romain Grosjean will join up with Lotus Renault alongside Kimi Raikkonen for the Formula One 2012 season.
Lotus confirmed that the 25-year-old, who competed in seven grands prix for Renault two years ago, would be back in the fray for next year's campaign.
"I am thrilled to be one of the team's race drivers in 2012," Grosjean told Lotus's official website. "There's a big grin on my face at the prospect of getting behind the wheel of next year's car, and I feel very privileged to be given this opportunity.
"To be racing alongside a former world champion and someone who is hungry and returning to Formula One will be a great experience, and I'm sure will help raise my level of performance too.
Team principal Eric Boullier added: "I'm delighted that Romain Grosjean will join Kimi next year. Romain has shown a lot of maturity in the past 12 months both through his GP2 Series victory and his development as third driver with us."
The Frenchman clinched the GP2 Series this year.
