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 ...
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Soucek sees ‘problem’ for new talent in F1
The long-standing need for sponsor support has now become a real “problem” for new drivers trying to break into formula one. That is the claim of Andy Soucek, who in ...
Read More »Mercedes may not replace Heidfeld as reserve driver
Mercedes might not appoint a formal replacement for its departed F1 reserve driver Nick Heidfeld. The Brackley based team agreed to release 33-year-old Heidfeld so that he can become Pirelli’s ...
Read More »Soucek not giving up on F1 seat for 2011
Andy Soucek still hopes to make his formula one debut next year, despite splitting with the new British team Virgin. The reigning F2 champion has been Virgin’s third and reserve ...
Read More »Third driver Soucek to terminate Virgin contract
Andy Soucek is set to terminate his contract as Virgin’s third and reserve driver. The 25-year-old Spaniard and reigning F2 champion has been disappointed that his role with the new ...
Read More »Still no Friday practice plans for Virgin’s Soucek
Virgin still has no plans to give its test and reserve driver Andy Soucek some laps on the Friday of a grand prix weekend. We reported in April that the ...
Read More »No Friday driving plans for Virgin’s Soucek
Andy Soucek on Thursday admitted he is not likely to drive a Virgin during Friday practice sessions at grands prix any time soon.
Read More »Virgin confirms reserve driver Andy Soucek
Virgin on Tuesday confirmed reports that Andy Soucek has been signed as the new British team’s reserve driver. “We are pleased to have finalised our driver lineup and we ...
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