October 26, 2012 12:44 PM

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Gutierrez replaces Perez in Sauber F1 team at Indian Grand Prix

Mexican reserve Esteban Gutierrez replaced compatriot Sergio Perez in first practice at the Indian Grand Prix today after Sauber said their regular Formula One race driver was unwell.A spokesman said a decision on the day's second practice session would be made later.Perez, who is joining McLaren next season while Gutierrez is a frontrunner to replace him in the race seat, cast some doubt on just how unwell he was with a comment on his Twitter feed.Gutierrez, 21, is due to test with Sauber in Abu Dhabi next month and, like 22-year-old Perez, is backed by Mexican telecoms company and team sponsor Telmex.

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