Taniguchi's first race will be Monza in two weeks and the Japanese driver is looking forward to make his debut.

"The team is extremely professional and is a pleasure to be working with them. Although I don't expect to match someone of James' calibre, who already holds so much touring car racing experience, I hope to be competitive in Monza for the team's home rounds and then in Okayama for my national race meeting," said Taniguchi.