IndyCar – Carlin completes his first tests

The Carlin stable, newcomer to IndyCar for the 2018 season, conducted its first tests Monday on the Homestead-Miami (Florida) oval. The two recruits of the British team, Max Chilton et Charlie kimball, took turns behind the wheel of the car with Chevrolet engine. Two more days of testing are planned at Sebring International Raceway (Florida) during the week.

Director Trevor Carlin has watched the first rounds of his new program with interest. “Everything went wonderfully, we didn't have any problems.pine mechanical. The car ran like clockwork. After this test, we can now attack our real measurement schedule. »

This new @IndyCar aerokit…. pic.twitter.com/5eK6SqGhs4

— Carlin (@CarlinRacing) 22th January 2018

Max Chilton had the honor of being the first to come out of the Carlin box. “The winter was endless, and I couldn't wait to get back on the trail. There were no problems with the car, which is quite remarkable considering the youth of the team in IndyCar. From now on, it is a matter of catching up on the test kilometers accomplished by the other entrants. »

“It’s a satisfactory base”, confides for his part Charlie Kimball. “Chevrolet has prepared a perfect engine and the hard work can now begin. »