Formula One news

Winkelhock invited for Midland test

As part of its ongoing effort to discover talented drivers, The Midland Group confirmed today that 2005 World Series Renault driver, Markus Winkelhock, will conduct a one-day test for the team on 10 December at Jerez, Spain. Winkelhock will have a seat fitting at
the factory on 16 November in preparation for his first Formula One test.

In 2005, the 25-year-old German driver competed for the Draco Multiracing USA Team and finished third in the Championship, winning three races. Previously, he had raced successfully in Formula Renault, Formula 3 and DTM.

Colin Kolles, Managing Director of Jordan Grand Prix, stated: "Markus Winkelhock is one of the most promising driving talents in Germany at the moment and I am delighted that we are able to offer him his first F1 test drive next month. I saw him compete in F3 a few years ago and was already impressed by his driving. His first season in the World Series in 2005 has been very successful and we are looking forward to working with him at Jerez."

Markus Winkelhock said: "This is a fantastic chance for me to drive a Formula One for the first time. This opportunity does not put too much pressure on me. I finished 3rd in the World Series this year so I think I have quite a good feeling for single seaters. I hope I will be able to do a good job for the team. I should like to thank my manager, Volker Zeh, who has given me great support. When I was struggling a bit in DTM last year with an old car, he encouraged me to return to single-seaters and now, a year later, I will be testing a Midland F1 car. Twenty years ago, my father, Manfred Winkelhock, also drove in F1, so this will be a great and unforgettable experience for me."

more news

• 28 Aug.
  • Heidfeld on top at Monza
  • Photos: Thursday in Monza
  • Raikkonen to play support role to Massa if needed
  • Renault happy with first day, despite position
  • Weather key to title - Whitmarsh
• 27 Aug.
  • Massa sets pace on first day at Monza
  • Hamilton almost didn't race, confirms Whitmarsh
  • Hamilton 'playing the long game'
  • Photos: Wednesday in Monza
  • Sauber still involved at BMW
  • Toro Rosso to trial Buemi for 09 drive
• 26 Aug.
  • Raikkonen engine problem same as Massa's
  • Trulli confident Toyota can keep fourth
  • Don't write off Raikkonen warns Dennis
  • Ferrari boss takes penalty on chin
• 25 Aug.
  • Ferrari boss defends pit stop actions
  • Alonso feels for Spanish fans
  • Sutil didn't see Massa coming
• 24 Aug.
  • Ferrari celebrates win, but concerns over engines
  • McLaren savours solid performance
  • BMW celebrates return to podium
  • Force India looks for the positives
  • Vettel takes another three points for Toro Rosso
  • Williams back in the points
  • Toyota moves ten points clear in fourth
  • Weekend to forget for Renault
  • Another pointless day for Honda
  • Massa escapes with reprimand
  • Disasterous day for Red Bull
  • Massa delighted, blames Sutil for pit drama
  • Hamilton can't complain with second
  • Ferrari hoping to avoid penalty
  • Massa storms to Valencia victory
  • Photos: Sunday at the Valencia Street Circuit
  • Alonso holds key to driver market - Brawn
  • Glock escapes penalty
• 23 Aug.
  • Positive qualifying for BMW
  • McLaren confident of fighting for win
  • Ferrari celebrates pole position
  • Disappointment for Renault

Homepage