F1 Test Drivers that never had an F1 race?

there are also some drivers that do proper testing without being proper F1 test drivers

for example for a straight line test a team may use a factory test driver.

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Originally Posted by gm99

I forgot a few Americans (and American-based ones):

Bryan Herta (Minardi 2002)

Sarah Fisher had a run in the McLaren (2001?)

Jeff Gordon did a few laps in Montoya's Williams in 2003 or 2004.

Dario Franchitti had a one-off test for Jaguar in 2001 or 2002.

Al Unser Jr. of course tested the Williams in the early 1990s, and Paul Tracy did likewise for Benetton in 1994.

I am pretty sure Gil de Ferran tested an F1 car before heading to the States in 1995 as well, but I'm not sure which (Benetton perhaps?).

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To add to the American/Indy contigent:

- Marco Andretti (2007 Honda)
- Helio Castroneves (2004? Toyota)

Also;


- Andrea Bertolini (2005?/2006/2007 Ferrari)


- Adrian Zaugg (2007 Red Bull Racing)
- Felipe Alberquerqe (2007 Red Bull Racing)
- Michael Ammermuller (2006/07 Red Bull Racing)


- Pastor Maldonado (2004 Minardi - at this same end of year test, Minardi tested something like 15 drivers over a few days!)
- Norbert Seidler (2003 Minardi)


- Hirate (2007 Toyota)
- Frank Perera (2005/2006 Toyota)


- Richard Antinucci (2002 Williams BMW)
- Marko Asmer (2003 Williams BMW)
- Ho Pin Tung (2003 Williams BMW)


- Nicky Pastorelli (2005 Jordan)


- Alx Daniellson (2007 Renault)
- THE STIG - TOP GEAR TEST TRACK (2006 Renault!!!!!!!!!!!!!) :)

Few more...

- Fassler tested a McLaren-Mercedes in 2001/02 ish

- Coelho tested a Williams in 1998

- Plus the following McLaren Autosport Award Winners have all tested a McLaren (ive missed out those drivers who have already been mentioned):

(1990) Gareth Rees
(1994) Jamie Davies
(1995) Johnny Kane
(1997) Andrew Kirkaldy
(2001) Steven Kane
(2002) Jamie Green
(2003) Alex Lloyd
(2004) Paul Di Resta
(2005) Oliver Jarvis
(2006) Oliver Turvey


Also:

Rally Drivers:

- Tommi Makkinen (1999 Williams)
- Colin McRae (1996 Jordan)
- Carlos Sainz (1999 Williams and 2005?/06? Renault)

Bikers:

- Max Biaggi (1998 Ferrari and 2006 Midland)
- Valentino Rossi (2005/2006 Ferrari)


I have a weird feeling that Mick Doohan tested a Williams once circa 1998/1999??? Maybe wrong on that one

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Originally Posted by jso1985

I'll add a few ones

BAR: Tony Kanaan
Jaguar: Towsend Bell
Minardi: Katherine Legge
Williams: Scott Dixon
Renault: Jose Maria Lopez
Arrows: Sebastien Bourdais(erase that one in a few months)

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I thought Bell tested with BAR? To add to Giuseppe F1, The Stig tested a Toyota in 2006. In 2004-2005 BAR tested quit a few guys. Adam Carrol, is one that comes to mind.

I think Top Gear's stig was actually Kovalainen when he tested the Renault F1 and similarly a Toyota tester dressed as the Stig drove the Toyota F1

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Originally Posted by ChrisS

I think Top Gear's stig was actually Kovalainen when he tested the Renault F1 and similarly a Toyota tester dressed as the Stig drove the Toyota F1

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I know, Chris......im just playing buddy!! :)

- Roman Rusinov (2006 Jordan/Midland)

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

That is because they never were good enough for F1.

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It's either that or financial issues. Look at Rick Mears, for example.

Bjorn Wirdheim (Jaguar 2003 -2004)
Patrick Lemarie (BAR 1999? -2000? got the seat because he was a good friend of Villeneuve)

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

That is because they never were good enough for F1.

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or they didnt have the sponsorship

Ryan shoud of been given a chance - and I refuse to let anyone tell me otherwise :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire