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Katherine Legge tests Minardi
22 November 2005 / Results / Photos |
| Katherine Legge |
The Minardi F1 set about the second day of its last ever test today at Vallelunga, Italy. DrivIng the Minardi Cosworth PS05 chassis today were Chanoch Nissany, continuing his ongoing programme with the team, Uruguay's Juan Caceres, Davide Rigon of Italy, and Katherine Legge, who ventured on track late in the afternoon.
Unfortunately, the young British driver was caught out by the cold conditions on the first run, her car spinning and brushing a concrete wall at the side of the track. The resulting damage was relatively minor, but with light fading and temperatures falling, it was decided to postpone her test until tomorrow.
"It was great driving a Formula One car for the first time, even if I did end up learning about traction control the hard way!" exclaimed Legge. "The accident was really just down to a lack of experience, but it most definitely hasn't dampened my enthusiasm for continuing with the test tomorrow and trying to do the best job I can. I really want to thank Paul Stoddart and Minardi for what is a fantastic opportunity."
Paul Stoddart commented, "After the second day of Minardi's last test, the tradition of giving young drivers a break continued with no fewer than six hopefuls testing at the Vallelunga circuit. In addition, the ever-popular F1x2 two-seater programme gave another 40 people the ride of a lifetime. The test continues tomorrow with Chanoch and Katherine in the Formula One cars and a further 30 passengers in the two-seaters."
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