Why are McLaren allowed to test Gary Paffett? He's neither new to the sport or particularly young
Young Driver Test
Young Driver Test
quick query, i'm hoping someone can shed light
Why are McLaren allowed to test Gary Paffett? He's neither new to the sport or particularly young
Why are McLaren allowed to test Gary Paffett? He's neither new to the sport or particularly young
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I have no idea, but the testing times look so cool.
1. Soucek Williams
2. Di Resta Force India
3. Paffett McLaren
4. Ricciardo Red Bull
5. Bianchi Ferrari
6. Conway Brawn
7. Rossi Sauber
8. Ericsson Brawn
9. Baguette Renault
10. Hildebrand Force India
11. Turvey McLaren
12. Hartley Toro Rosso
Welcome to the World of Tomorrow!
1. Soucek Williams
2. Di Resta Force India
3. Paffett McLaren
4. Ricciardo Red Bull
5. Bianchi Ferrari
6. Conway Brawn
7. Rossi Sauber
8. Ericsson Brawn
9. Baguette Renault
10. Hildebrand Force India
11. Turvey McLaren
12. Hartley Toro Rosso
Welcome to the World of Tomorrow!
Better than 'Tour in a suit case' Takagi.
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MaxZero wrote:quick query, i'm hoping someone can shed light
Why are McLaren allowed to test Gary Paffett? He's neither new to the sport or particularly young
The FIA consider anyone who's done 2 grand prix or less as a 'young' driver. Paffett has done zero, and previous testing milage doesn't count
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Valrys wrote:The FIA consider anyone who's done 2 grand prix or less as a 'young' driver.
Paddock insiders are considering the next wave 'young' talent to include Basil Shaaban, Nur Ali, and Chanock Nissany.
Nissanymania! Friday has never been the same since.
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There is also a 24-month limit as to what counts as a race, so I'm a little surprised that Ferrari hasn't wheeled out Michael Schumacher as the regulations entitle it to do...
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Alianora La Canta wrote:There is also a 24-month limit as to what counts as a race, so I'm a little surprised that Ferrari hasn't wheeled out Michael Schumacher as the regulations entitle it to do...
Hmm... "7 world Titles? What a n00b..."
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Just read on a Belgian website that Baguette will test for Sauber this thursday! 
Results of today:
1 G. Paffett McLaren 1:18.718 80
2 N. Hülkenberg Williams 1:19.184 +0:00.466 94
3 D. Ricciardo Red Bull Racing 1:19.243 +0:00.525 93
4 P. di Resta Force India F1 Team 1:19.411 +0:00.693 58
5 E. Gutiérrez BMW Sauber 1:20.190 +0:01.472 68
6 M. Conway Brawn GP 1:20.222 +0:01.504 83
7 M. Ericsson Brawn GP 1:20.440 +0:01.722 37
8 J. Hildebrand Force India F1 Team 1:20.517 +0:01.799 50
9 J. Bianchi Ferrari 1:20.585 +0:01.867 113
10 L. di Grassi Renault 1:20.898 +0:02.180 55
11 H. Tung Renault 1:21.492 +0:02.774 67
12 M. Bortolotti Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:21.761 +0:03.043 69
Results of today:
1 G. Paffett McLaren 1:18.718 80
2 N. Hülkenberg Williams 1:19.184 +0:00.466 94
3 D. Ricciardo Red Bull Racing 1:19.243 +0:00.525 93
4 P. di Resta Force India F1 Team 1:19.411 +0:00.693 58
5 E. Gutiérrez BMW Sauber 1:20.190 +0:01.472 68
6 M. Conway Brawn GP 1:20.222 +0:01.504 83
7 M. Ericsson Brawn GP 1:20.440 +0:01.722 37
8 J. Hildebrand Force India F1 Team 1:20.517 +0:01.799 50
9 J. Bianchi Ferrari 1:20.585 +0:01.867 113
10 L. di Grassi Renault 1:20.898 +0:02.180 55
11 H. Tung Renault 1:21.492 +0:02.774 67
12 M. Bortolotti Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:21.761 +0:03.043 69
I don't know what i want and i want it now!
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When are the new teams expected/allowed to test, who can they test & how are they regulated bearing in mind the restrictions placed on existing teams?
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eagleash wrote:When are the new teams expected/allowed to test, who can they test & how are they regulated bearing in mind the restrictions placed on existing teams?
The pre-season test in February is the first we'll see of the new teams I think, and they can test anyone with a valid superlicense. I don't think they are getting ant preferential treatment compared to the existing teams, however.
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Di Resta's not looking too shabby. Wouldn't be a bad idea for one of the new teams to bag him - isn't he a Mercedes driver? Also, what track is the testing at?
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I'm not surprised about anything.
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BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Di Resta's not looking too shabby. Wouldn't be a bad idea for one of the new teams to bag him - isn't he a Mercedes driver? Also, what track is the testing at?
It's at Jerez.
Better than 'Tour in a suit case' Takagi.
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BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Di Resta's not looking too shabby. Wouldn't be a bad idea for one of the new teams to bag him - isn't he a Mercedes driver? Also, what track is the testing at?
Testing is at Jerez, I believe he's Dario Franchitti's cousin.
Certainly attracting some attention at the moment. Also Adam Carroll says he is in talks with several teams.
Where' s "Little Ant" going to end up?
Thanks for the info Kostas.
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