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Young drivers in F1
Mario Theissen's comment, supported by Christian Horner, in today's press conference caught my eye:
"...with this year's test restrictions, you can hardly bring a young driver up to Formula One any more. There is just not enough opportunity."
Instead of complaining about testing restrictions, Theissen should be looking at McLaren's approach to Lewis Hamilton's career. He wasn't lifted out of Formula Renault and "locked away" in Woking, he was allowed to develop as a driver in a variety of series, racing around the world, gaining experience, which he is now putting to good use.
Horner says"I think it's going to be very tough for youngsters under the current regulations and testing agreement to actually break into running in the car because track time is at an absolute premium and I can't see us putting youngsters in the car before the end of the season."
This seems more about teams wanting to put pressure on the FIA for more testing, and they're using the youngsters as a smokescreen.Riccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
You're a 100% right. FIA should rattle the manufacturer's cage. Take the compromise or go. Rally 1s are dead in the water. If manufacturers don't agree, make Rally 2s as they are now the top category...
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