BERLIN, Feb 2, 2008 (AFP) - Austrian Christian Klien, a former Red Bull and Jaguar driver, will be BMW Sauber´s reserve driver for the 2008 season, the German Formula One team announced on Saturday.

The 24-year-old Klein was Honda´s reserve driver last season and will be BMW´s reserve driver behind Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica.

Klein replaces German Timo Glock, who has joined Toyota.

"We wanted a third pilot with experience in Formula One, said BMW Sport´s owner Mario Theissen.

Klien has competed in 47 Grand Prix, for Jaguar in 2004 then with Red Bull in 2005 and 2006, picking up 14 points in the World Drivers Championships.

BMW Sauber have also recruited Estonian Marko Asmer, 23, as a test driver.