Adapted from GMM
Mercedes could be "the big surprise" of the 2011 season, according to Andy Soucek.
Speaking to Marca in Spain, the former F2 champion and 2010 Virgin tester was asked to give his verdict about the looming world championship.
"I see it between the two Red Bulls and Alonso, but watch out for Mercedes, who seem likely to be the big surprise," he said.
The Brackley based team apparently made a huge leap forwards with the W02's upgrade package at the final Barcelona test, with Michael Schumacher clocking the fastest time of the week.
"I am confident that we can compete for podium finishes, and I am hopeful we can fight for victories at some of the races," said Schumacher on Wednesday.
Andy Soucek has ruled out returning to the role of third driver with a small formula one team.
As reigning F2 champion, the Spaniard signed up as Virgin's test and reserve driver last year, but he quit in August due to not receiving any cockpit time.
"Frankly, I would not do it again if it was not with a top team. The testing is too limited and actually you don't even get in the car," Andy Soucek told Marca.
Mercedes could be "the big surprise" of the 2011 season, according to Andy Soucek.
Speaking to Marca in Spain, the former F2 champion and 2010 Virgin tester was asked to give his verdict about the looming world championship.
"I see it between the two Red Bulls and Alonso, but watch out for Mercedes, who seem likely to be the big surprise," he said.
The Brackley based team apparently made a huge leap forwards with the W02's upgrade package at the final Barcelona test, with Michael Schumacher clocking the fastest time of the week.
"I am confident that we can compete for podium finishes, and I am hopeful we can fight for victories at some of the races," said Schumacher on Wednesday.
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Andy Soucek has ruled out returning to the role of third driver with a small formula one team.
As reigning F2 champion, the Spaniard signed up as Virgin's test and reserve driver last year, but he quit in August due to not receiving any cockpit time.
"Frankly, I would not do it again if it was not with a top team. The testing is too limited and actually you don't even get in the car," Andy Soucek told Marca.