Youth Testing at Silverstone: Kevin Magnussen shines

The first day of the Youth Tests ended at Silverstone. And it's Kevin Magnussen who had the best time. The Dane, who evolves on McLaren, a stable also frequented by his father Jan in Formula 1 in the 90s, in addition to having signed the best performance of the day, was the most diligent driver on the track, since he completed a total of 100 laps. Including the fastest in 1?33??602. In second place, we find Paul di Resta, the regular Force India driver, in 1:33:774. Antonio Félix da Costa signed the third best time on the Red Bull in 1?33??821. It must be said that the young Portuguese hopeful finally had the whole day to himself in order to measure himself against the RB9, the test of Daniel Ricciardo having finally been postponed to this Thursday while Mark Webber will ultimately no longer participate in these sessions.

In fourth position we find James Calado. The Briton, who is currently competing in the GP2 Series, particularly stood out this morning at the wheel of the Force India since he set the best time halfway through the session. The only Frenchman entered this Wednesday, Nicolas Cheers (Lotus) set the 8th time, out of 12, in 1:34??810.

Youth Testing Rankings at Silverstone, Day 1:
1. Kevin Magnussen (McLaren) 1:30:602, 100 laps
2. Paul Di Resta (Force India) 1?33??774 58 laps
3. Antonio Félix Da Costa (Red Bull) 1?33??821 82 laps;
4. James Calado, (Force India) 1:33.986, 27 laps
5. Daniel Juncadella (Williams) 1:34.098 55 rpm
6. Johnny Cecotto Jr. (Toro Rosso) 1:34.193 75 rpm
7. Robin Frijns (Sauber) 1:34.236 (72 laps)
8. Nicolas Prost (Lotus) 1:34.810 72 laps
9. Davide Rigon (Ferrari) 1:34.874 76 rpm
10.Alexander Red (Caterham) 1:35.651 69 laps
11. Tio Elinas (Marussia) 1:36.676 36 laps
12. Max Chilton (Marussia) 1:38.347 27 laps