Todt pushing to bring back in-season testing
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Todt pushing to bring back in-season testing
Todt pushing to bring back in-season testing - GPUpdate.net
FIA President Jean Todt says that in-season F1 tests will be back in place by the 2013 season at the latest. Labelling the current ban as ‘stupid’, the Frenchman points out that tests will return as early as next year if all teams agree to the suggestion.
At present, testing is limited to four meetings pre-season plus the Young Driver gathering in November. However, Todt is keen to scrap the ban on in-season running which was brought in under Max Mosley’s FIA Presidency for 2009 onwards.
Instead, he is hoping to introduce three two-day tests during the campaign, particularly to allow up and coming drivers more opportunities in Formula 1 cars.
“It’s a stupid decision to have no testing during the season,” Todt explained to the press at Istanbul Park prior to Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix. “Yes, in the past it was crazy to have unlimited testing during the year, but to go from unlimited to complete banned wasn’t the right decision.
“It doesn't allow young drivers to test and pick up some experience, but I will make sure this situation changes for the future. We’re pushing for a few days of free testing during the season as soon as possible, but obviously respecting the current rules (meaning all teams must agree if a change if to be accepted).”
A return of in-season testing would avoid situations such as that in Hungary two years ago, when Toro Rosso debutant Jaime Alguersuari was forced to begin his maiden Grand Prix weekend without having driven a Formula 1 car around a corner.
FIA President Jean Todt says that in-season F1 tests will be back in place by the 2013 season at the latest. Labelling the current ban as ‘stupid’, the Frenchman points out that tests will return as early as next year if all teams agree to the suggestion.
At present, testing is limited to four meetings pre-season plus the Young Driver gathering in November. However, Todt is keen to scrap the ban on in-season running which was brought in under Max Mosley’s FIA Presidency for 2009 onwards.
Instead, he is hoping to introduce three two-day tests during the campaign, particularly to allow up and coming drivers more opportunities in Formula 1 cars.
“It’s a stupid decision to have no testing during the season,” Todt explained to the press at Istanbul Park prior to Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix. “Yes, in the past it was crazy to have unlimited testing during the year, but to go from unlimited to complete banned wasn’t the right decision.
“It doesn't allow young drivers to test and pick up some experience, but I will make sure this situation changes for the future. We’re pushing for a few days of free testing during the season as soon as possible, but obviously respecting the current rules (meaning all teams must agree if a change if to be accepted).”
A return of in-season testing would avoid situations such as that in Hungary two years ago, when Toro Rosso debutant Jaime Alguersuari was forced to begin his maiden Grand Prix weekend without having driven a Formula 1 car around a corner.
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