Spanish teenager Jaime Alguersuari becomes the youngest ever Formula One driver after Toro Rosso announced today he will replace sacked Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old reigning Formula Three champion has been a reserve driver with Toro Rosso's sister stable Red Bull since July 1. He will make his debut for the Italian outfit at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26.