Can one be a test driver even without a super licence? Also if your regular driving licence is suspended for some reason, you can still drive because of your possession of the super licence, right? I remember Ralf Schumacher losing his regular licence for traffic offences, but was not affected much.Originally posted by SBS9828X:The driver though, is unlikely to race given that a superlicence is needed to compete in a F1 grand prix. He will therefore most probably conduct a demonstration run in one of the Minardi PS05.
I dunno bout test driver... but i believe is yes coz they oso drive bahOriginally posted by iveco:Can one be a test driver even without a super licence? Also if your regular driving licence is suspended for some reason, you can still drive because of your possession of the super licence, right? I remember Ralf Schumacher losing his regular licence for traffic offences, but was not affected much.
Originally posted by SBS9828X:Turkish? Can Artam is likely then.
[b]Last weekend's British GP may have been Patrick Friesacher's final race with Minardi as the team are looking to replace him as he has run out of sponsorship money.
The Austrian made his F1 debut at this year's opening race in Australia after securing the funds needed to pay Minardi team boss Paul Stoddart for his race-seat.
However, according to Reuters there have been problems with Friesacher's financial backing for more than a month. And unless he can somehow find the cash, it looks as if the 24-year-old's Minardi career - and perhaps his F1 career as well - are coming to a premature end.
"Patrick being replaced at the next race is a strong possibility because of sponsorship money not being paid," Stoddart said, adding that he already had three drivers in line to replace the Austrian.
The Australian also revealed that he is holding talks with a Turkish driver about the possibility of him teaming up with Minardi for the inaugural Turkish GP. The race takes place in Istanbul on 21 August.
"We have talked to a Turkish driver and if a commercial deal is concluded, we would be proud to run him in Turkey," Stoddart said.
The driver though, is unlikely to race given that a superlicence is needed to compete in a F1 grand prix. He will therefore most probably conduct a demonstration run in one of the Minardi PS05.
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i still remember the young Englishman Justin WIlson, who floated himself on the LSE to get $$ to race.Originally posted by Kuali Baba:I'd rather have Friesacher over those bunnies Yoong and Mazzacane, who got race drives because of their financial backing.
ah well. for every gem like alonso, u get another 3 pay drivers.Originally posted by Kuali Baba:I'd rather have Friesacher over those bunnies Yoong and Mazzacane, who got race drives because of their financial backing.