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IRL: Danica Patrick interested in F1 test run

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Khatir Soltani
Source: autosport.com

Speaking to this week's Autosport, Danica Patrick confirmed that she was interested in a run in an F1 car, but only if it was a serious test.

Indeed, IndyCar race winner Danica Patrick has set her sights on a Formula One test, with Honda Racing confirming they would be interested in running the Andretti-Green Racing driver.

Patrick's maiden victory at Motegi has prompted fresh speculation about her future, with Honda being an obvious candidate to consider her because the Japanese manufacturer supplies her engines.

"Every driver would love to drive a Formula One car at some point in his or her life, so yeah," she said. "I don't think there's anything wrong with a real, proper test.

Honda Racing F1 CEO Nick Fry has admitted that his team would seriously consider running Patrick for a test, although made it clear no discussions have taken place about the matter.
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Khatir Soltani
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