Katherine Legge to test for Minardi
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courtesy of bbc.co.uk
Britain's Katherine Legge will become the first woman in more than a decade to test an F1 car this week when she gets behind the wheel of a Minardi. The Northamptonshire-born driver has been given the chance after winning three races in a successful United States' Toyota Atlantic season.
"I'm grateful to Paul Stoddart (Minardi boss) for the opportunity," said Legge.
Giovanna Amati competed in F1 in 1992, but she failed to quailify for three races and was replaced by Damon Hill.
Legge's performance in America has also landed her a Champ Car test. I think she deserves it and hope she does well
She added: "These are two of the most powerful and challenging cars to drive in the world.
"Growing up in England, it was always a goal of mine to drive a Formula One car and at the moment I am just climbing the walls to get back into a car.
"Until I prove myself some more I know that both Champ Car and Formula One are out of my reach."
Indy Racing League driver Sarah Fisher drove several demonstration laps in a McLaren at Indianapolis in 2002.
But that run was a promotional exercise for a joint sponsor and did not constitute a test
any thoughts, three race wins in Toyota Atlantic doesnt seem enough to warrant a test in an F1 car to me but I hope she is on the pace!
Britain's Katherine Legge will become the first woman in more than a decade to test an F1 car this week when she gets behind the wheel of a Minardi. The Northamptonshire-born driver has been given the chance after winning three races in a successful United States' Toyota Atlantic season.
"I'm grateful to Paul Stoddart (Minardi boss) for the opportunity," said Legge.
Giovanna Amati competed in F1 in 1992, but she failed to quailify for three races and was replaced by Damon Hill.
Legge's performance in America has also landed her a Champ Car test. I think she deserves it and hope she does well
She added: "These are two of the most powerful and challenging cars to drive in the world.
"Growing up in England, it was always a goal of mine to drive a Formula One car and at the moment I am just climbing the walls to get back into a car.
"Until I prove myself some more I know that both Champ Car and Formula One are out of my reach."
Indy Racing League driver Sarah Fisher drove several demonstration laps in a McLaren at Indianapolis in 2002.
But that run was a promotional exercise for a joint sponsor and did not constitute a test
any thoughts, three race wins in Toyota Atlantic doesnt seem enough to warrant a test in an F1 car to me but I hope she is on the pace!
Well done Katherine! I'm sure she'll make the most of the test and show everyone what she can really do. scanasport said:
Well done Katherine I remember that day when we meet at Rockingham and she had that shunt.
Katherine is a much better racer than Jenson Button as history will show.
Don't think that is quite true! However well done to Katherine, Rob (her boyfriend) and Derek (her Dad)!
Is the Katherine's boyfriend Rob also a driver in Sportscars and has the surname Barth by anychance ?
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