There could be two Russian drivers on the 2011 formula one grid.<\/p>\n
With the country set to organise a grand prix in the future and its president Vladimir Putin recently testing a F1 car, Vitaly Petrov now looks set to renew his deal with Renault.<\/p>\n
“It is more positive for Vitaly than negative,” team boss Eric Boullier said recently.<\/p>\n
And Mikhail Aleshin, the new Renault World Series champion, could be F1’s second Russian driver in 2011.<\/p>\n
He recently tested Renault’s R30 in Abu Dhabi, admitting he needs EUR 10-15 million in sponsorship to secure a seat with a small team.<\/p>\n
In a new interview with Russian news website gzt.ru, he said he has agreed a deal with an unnamed team.\u00a0 Recent reports linked him with Force India, Lotus and Virgin.<\/p>\n
“We are considering options and there are some very interesting proposals,” said 23-year-old Aleshin.<\/p>\n
“I’m not allowed to talk about it, so I’ll try for it to be a surprise.\u00a0 In fact, the issue of my participation (in F1) is resolved.<\/p>\n
“But it is not guaranteed, because there are no guarantees in formula one,” he added.<\/p>\n
Among Aleshin’s sponsors are state-owned Gazprom and Cordiant tyres.<\/p>\n
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