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Jules Bianchi’s programme yesterday focused
on preparation for the GP2 race of the
season, which takes place at Istanbul on 8th
May as part of the Turkish Formula 1 Grand
Prix weekend. The Frenchman found driving on
the five kilometre track where innovative
technology and safety measures are perfectly
combined was both exciting and very
instructive. |
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Davide Rigon, who works with the academy in
developing the simulator, also got the
chance to try his hand at the wheel of a
Formula 1 car. “Trying a real single-seater
after so much time in the simulator is
really useful in terms of further developing
the car, which so far I have only done
mainly on a virtual level,” said the
Italian. |
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Yesterday, the first
of two days of training for the young pilots of the
Ferrari Driver Academy took place on the newly
resurfaced Mugello circuit. Jules Bianchi and Davide
Rigon drove the F60 Formula 1 car that Scuderia Ferrari
campaigned in the world championship during 2009.
Bianchi’s programme focussed on preparation for the GP2
race of the season, which takes place at Istanbul on 8th
May as part of the Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.
The Frenchman found driving on the five kilometre track
where innovative technology and safety measures are
perfectly combined was both exciting and very
instructive. “We chose Mugello for this course because,
with its climbs and descents, its long straights and its
particularly demanding corners, it offers plenty of
opportunities to learn in a safe environment,” explained
Luca Baldisserri, the head of the programme.
Bianchi enjoyed tackling such a technical and at the
same time enjoyable track, saying that “it stretches you
when you drive it, providing plenty of tips for
improvement.”
Davide Rigon, who works with the academy in developing
the simulator also got the chance to try his hand at the
wheel of a Formula 1 car. “Trying a real single-seater
after so much time in the simulator is really useful in
terms of further developing the car, which so far I have
only done mainly on a virtual level,” said the Italian.
While Jules and Davide switched from the track to
debriefing with their engineers, two other students at
the school, Italian F3 competitors, Brandon Maisano and
Raffaele Marciello tested with their respective teams in
preparation for the season opener, which takes place at
the Franciacorta circuit on 15 May. Today, the course
moves to Fiorano where the two drivers will continue
with their Formula 3 apprenticeship and will be joined
by Nicolas Costa, who won a course as a prize for his
performances in the 2010 Fiat Formula Futura
championship. The Brazilian has already undergone the
school’s physical and mental preparation courses before
taking the wheel of a Formula Abarth today.
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