Dean Stoneman will be racing in Indy Lights series this year after signing for Andretti Autosport.

The 25 year-old cancer survivor from Bishops Waltham will compete in the main support competition for the IndyCar Series from March 12.

“Dean is a true raw talent and has an incredible, inspirational story,” Andretti Autosport CEO Michael Andretti said.

“I can’t think of a better fit for our Indy Lights team and the Mazda Road to Indy Program for the 2016 season.

"We look forward to working with Dean and helping to grow his career in U.S. open-wheel racing.

Stoneman raced in the 2010 F2 Championship before he was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer at the age of 20.

He had a two-day test session with Andretti’s Indy Lights team in 2012 before starring in the Porsche Carerra Cup GB Championship, the GP3 Series and last year’s World Series by Renault 3.5.

“I’m delighted to be racing in the U.S. this year,” said Stoneman. “We have been looking at racing here for a while now and to have finally secured a seat with Andretti in Indy Lights is a fantastic move for me.

"This season will form the first step towards racing in the Verizon IndyCar Series.”