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FR 3.5: Robert Wickens fastest on day one at Paul Ricard

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Khatir Soltani
Canadien driver Robert Wickens set the best performance in the first day of preseason test at circuit Paul Ricard.

Photo: Robert Wickens

Robert Wickens, who set the pace both in morning and afternoon sessions, has confirmed that he is one of the men to beat in this year’s Formula Renault 3.5 championship. He finished the day ahead of Albert Costa and Jean-Eric Vergne, Wickens’ team mate in team Carlin.

The preseason test will resume on Wednesday. The first round of the season will be presented in Alcaniz, Spain, on April 16th.

Paul Ricard – Day 1:
1 - Robert Wickens - Carlin - 1'50"843
2 - Albert Costa - Epsilon Euskadi - 1'50"892
3 - Jean Eric Vergne - Carlin - 1'51"016
4 - Cesar Ramos - Fortec - 1'51"093
5 - Alexander Rossi - Fortec - 1'51"108
6 - Stephane Richelmi - Draco - 1'51"371
7 - Arthur Pic - Tech 1 - 1'51"487
8 - Filip Salaquarda - ISR - 1'51"569
9 - Sten Pentus - Epsilon Euskadi - 1'51"646
10 - Sergio Canamasas - BVM Target - 1'51"665
Etc.



Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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