Vitaly Aleksandrovich Petrov (Russian: Виталий Александрович Петров, born 8th September 1984 in Vyborg, Russia) is the first Russian Formula One driver, who is drove for Caterham in 2012, after replacing Jarno Trulli. He made his début for Renault (now Lotus F1) in 2010. He was dropped for the 2013 season and was left without a drive.