Takuma Sato will reportedly drive for Jordan next season.
The Formula One team's engine supplier Honda have leaked the news that he will be unveiled on Wednesday.
He is likely to replace Jean Alesi and line-up alongside Giancarlo Fisichella with Jordan.
The rising Japanese star dominated this season's British Formula 3 championship.
The news is a blow for Jordan's Honda rivals BAR, who had Sato on a long-term contract, and now could be set for compensation.