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Italian F3 drivers enjoy F1 debut at Ferrari

The top three in this year's Italian Formula 3 series were invited by Ferrari to enjoy a day of testing at Ferrari's home track Fiorano as a gift for their performance in Italian Formula Three. Edoardo Piscopo, Salvatore Cicatelli and Mirko Bortolotti got behind the wheel between 10.30am and 4.30pm at the Italian track.

Edoardo Piscopo

The first three drivers in the Italian Formula 3 championship got the opportunity to test Ferrari's 2008 world championship car while Ferrari's team manager Luca Baldisserri and Ferrari test driver and FIA GT champion Andrea Bertolini gave some useful tips.

Speaking about the test of the three youngsters Baldisserri commented: "We were really impressed by the speed of these guys. They are really good while the circumstances weren't so good but they didn't commit any error at all. They have great potential and that shows that Formula 3 is a great school for young drivers."

Mirko Bortolotti

At the end of the day Italian F3 champion Mirko Bortolotti completed the fastest lap in 59.111, while Piscopo and Cicatelli completed their fastest lap in 1.00.336 and 1.01.243.

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