Sirotkin replaces Lundgaard at Bahrain tests at ART Grand Prix

Sergey Sirotkin will take part in the Bahrain winter testing for ART Grand Prix while Christian Lundgaard observes a quarantine period in Tenerife. 

Published on 29/02/2020 à 15:40

Medhi Casaurang

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Sirotkin replaces Lundgaard at Bahrain tests at ART Grand Prix

Package because blocked in Tenerife (Spain) due to a case of coronavirus in his hotel, Christian Lundgaard will be replaced by the experienced Sergey Sirotkin during the winter tests of Formula 2 in Bahrain, scheduled for March 1-3.

The 18-year-old Dane, who must discover the anteroom of the Formula 1 in 2020 after a year in FIA Formula 3, will therefore have to wait before settling into the seat of the Dallara. 

“I am delighted to receive this proposal from ART Grand Prix, even if I recognize that this comes unexpectedly for me, indicates the 24-year-old Russian. I want to thank the team for choosing me over other candidates.

I am happy to get back behind the wheel of a racing car and I will make sure to do a good job and help the development of the car with the new Pirelli tires at 18 inches. »

Sergey Sirotkin knows the French team well having finished in third place in the GP2 Series for ART Grand Prix in 2016. 

Medhi Casaurang

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