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9 Aug 2003, 10:22 (Ref:683573)
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Test Drivers
evening Folks
 I was searching round the net today looking for some photos that are now in the F1 forum but it got me thinking about Formula One test drivers. I was wondering if they have always been a part of F1 or is it relatively a new thing. the first that i can recall is in the late 80's when McLaren were dominating and had the cash to pay for test drivers , but im sure they were used before that time. I also understand that people were given "Test drives" to evaluate their abilities as a race driver but does anyone know when "Test drivers" as we see them today such as the likes of Wurz,Badoer,McNish,Burti and the like used solely for the purpose of testing and (in my opinion) not really ever being considered to step up into the race seat of that team ? |
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