Formula 2 Prema driver Robert Shwartzman was pleased with how he compared to other drivers during the Formula 1 young driver testing with Scuderia Ferrari at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. Having finished second in the Formula 2 championship at the weekend, the Ferrari Driver Academy student replaced Antonio Fuoco in the SF21 on Tuesday afternoon, doing 73 laps. It was the Russian’s third drive this year in a Ferrari Formula 1 car, but it was the first time he had driven the current car.
“I drove the Scuderia F1 car for the second half of the day, which I really enjoyed a lot. I managed to get through the day’s workplan with the team despite a few red flags during the session. I’ve also learned a few new things compared to previous tests, such start procedures, which was also very positive for me. Overall I was quite consistent with the race runs and that was one of the main targets. A big thank you to the Scuderia for this opportunity, I’m really looking forward to continuing working with them and hopefully I will get more opportunities to drive the car in the future.” – Robert Shwartzman said, at the end of the first day of testing session in Abu Dhabi at the Yas Marina circuit.
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