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16 Sep 2002, 18:49 (Ref:381778)
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Helio gets his big chance
http://www.indystar.com/article.php?irlnotes16.html
An upcoming Formula One test for Helio Castroneves comes not only with team owner Roger Penske's consent but with his assistance. Penske used his connections at Toyota to get Castroneves the test. The driver is leaving for France today. (Sept16) But Penske said if the popular Brazilian wants to try F1, he never would hold a driver back. "If he can find a good F1 ride," Penske said, "we would certainly let him out of his contract." |
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16 Sep 2002, 23:20 (Ref:382007)
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I hope Helio kicks butt and gets an F1 ride.
It would be interesting to know how much Penske will ask to let him out of his contract if Helio does well. |
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17 Sep 2002, 00:21 (Ref:382036)
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Free motors baby!
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17 Sep 2002, 07:04 (Ref:382149)
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Even with my distaste for Toyota, any F1 team running both daMatta and Castroneves would become my instant favourite.
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17 Sep 2002, 07:16 (Ref:382160)
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Won't be running both next year, they already have Panis under contract, unless one becomes test driver, and i can't see either settling for that.
Still, good chance for Helio, hope he does well. |
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17 Sep 2002, 07:49 (Ref:382171)
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didn't the daMatta thing fall on its balls??? Helio would definatlly bring some personality to F1 but i'm not so sure how well he would do.
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21 Sep 2002, 15:02 (Ref:385380)
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Helio was 'thrilled' with his test. The story can be found here: http://www.autosport.com/newsitem.asp?id=20684&s=5
Salo, McNish and Sarrazin all tested during the four day test (Castroneves only did one day), but there are no time comparisons. |
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21 Sep 2002, 18:19 (Ref:385460)
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From the sounds of it, the test was more of a one off. Toyota were much more interested in evaluating the equipment than the driver. I wouldn't be surprised if Roger Penske pulled a few strings to get the test.
I think there is still a very good possibility that Da Matta maybe a ToyotaF1 driver for next year. Supposedly Newmann-Haas would get free engines to run the Indy 500, or maybe even some IRL races, and Toyota would get Da Matta. They would still field Cart entries though. |
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