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Young drivers test.

Jean Eric Vergne 1:38.9 Red Bull
Jules Bianchi 1:40.2 Ferrari
Sam Bird 1:40.8 Mercedes
Oliver Turvey 1:41.5 McLaren
Max Chilton 1:41.5 Force India
Gary Paffett 1:41.7 McLaren
Esteban Gutierrez 1:42.0 Sauber
Robert Wickens 1:42.2 Renault
Fabio Leimer 1:42.3 Sauber
Valtteri Bottas 1:42.3 Williams
Johnny Cecotto Jr 1:42.8 Force India
Mirko Bortolotti 1:43.2 Williams
Kevin Ceccon 1:43.6 Toro Rosso
Kevin Korjus 1:43.7 Renault
Luiz Raiz 1:43.9 Lotus
Rodolfo Gonzalaz 1:44.0 Lotus
Alexander Rossi 1:44.2 Lotus
Jan Charouz 1:44.4 Renault
Stefano Coletti 1:44.5 Toro Rosso
Dani Clos 1:45.3 HRT
Nathanael Berthon 1:45.8 HRT
Robert Wickens 1:45.9 Virgin
Charles Pic 1:46.3 Virgin
Jan Charouz 1:46.6 HRT
Adrian Quaffe-Hobbs 1:47.2 Virgin

I think the people who have stood out are Vergne, Wickens (embaressing the guys at Renault), Bird and Bianchi. Also you have to say the Red Bull has looked even faster than from the races, or Vergne is a legend in the making (I think the former). The McLaren guys clearly were not interested in setting times, and maybe were working on next years setup all week. It was just good to see the young guns given track time around Abu Dhabi because that track rewards talent more than most and especially when compared to Barcelona. Tom's little brother did a good job too, the guy looks about 13 though

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posted on 17/11/11

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comment by pob (U2695)

posted on 17/11/11

Am I not allowed to link to pictures?

Anyway... Chilton didn't impress me much, Bottas in the Williams and Clos in the HRT were the ones who impressed me.

comment by pob (U2695)

posted on 17/11/11

linky for official testing gallery: http://www.formula1.com/gallery/testing/2011/650.html

posted on 18/11/11

I think Bianchi was the most impressive. I believe he's ready for f1 now, make way Felipe, you're holding a talented guy back.

posted on 18/11/11

Kubica should get a seat at Ferrari at the expense of Massa as far as I'm concerned,the test driver can wait.
Kubica is an outstanding talent!

Koboyashi also in with a shout

posted on 21/11/11

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posted on 21/11/11

Anyone that hasnt raced in F1 is considered a young driver.

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