Young Canadian Robert Wickens got the taste of Formula 1 power Tuesday when he drove the Cosworth-powered Marussia Virgin Racing MVR-02.
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| Robert Wickens, Marussia Virgin Racing in Varano, Italy (Photo: Virgin Racing) |
The race car driver from Toronto, who is currently leading the Formula Renault 3.5 series in Europe, carried out the aerodynamic tests for the British team in Varano, Italy.
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| Robert Wickens, Marussia Virgin Racing in Varano, Italy (Photo: Virgin Racing) |
The test programme held on the track near Milan focused on aerodynamic measurements of the Virgin car. These tests usually require the driver to hold a steady speed on a straight line while sensors located at various places on the car measure the air flow. These tests are designed to compare the data obtained in the wind tunnel to the real life numbers.
The Canadian completed 210km in the MVR-02.
Wickens was named the team's reserve driver a few days prior to the Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal.
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| Robert Wickens, Marussia Virgin Racing in Varano, Italy (Photo: Virgin Racing) |
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| Robert Wickens, Marussia Virgin Racing in Varano, Italy (Photo: Virgin Racing) |
