Sahara Force India is pleased to announce that its development driver,
Nikita Mazepin, will drive the VJM09 at the test session following the
British Grand Prix in Silverstone. The 17-year-old Russian will drive
both days of the test, which will take place on the 12th and 13th of
July.
Mazepin, who was announced in his development role with the team in
February, is currently competing in the FIA European Formula 3
Championship with Hi-Tech Racing. He has already attended several
Formula One events with the team this season and has begun an extensive
simulator programme at the team’s Silverstone HQ.
Nikita Mazepin: “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to test the
VJM09 at Silverstone. There’s no doubt it will be the biggest moment of
my career and it’s something I’ve been working towards my whole life.
It’s been a few months since I joined the team and I feel ready for this
opportunity. I know it’s an important test for the team and they will
be counting on me to do a good job, so I will work hard to make sure we
achieve our objectives.”
Dr Vijay Mallya, Team Principal and Managing Director: “In just a few
months since his announcement as a development driver, Nikita has shown a
great level of technical understanding to go with his driving skills.
His progress in our simulator has been excellent and to be in the car
during this test is the next step in his natural progression within the
team. We are looking forward to working with him in Silverstone.”
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