Klien replaces Yamamoto for Singapore Grand Prix

Austrian driver Christian Klien will drive for Hispania at the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, replacing Sakon Yamamoto, who has food poisoning.

Hispania made the announcement Friday just before the start of opening practice for Sunday's race.

Klien had previously driven Friday practice for the team at Barcelona and Valencia, but this will be his first race start of the season. He previously raced for Jaguar and Red Bull in Formula One.