India's Jehan Daruvala to have first taste of F1 as he tests a McLaren
The Hindu
Red Bull junior driver Jehan Daruvala, who is third in the Formula Two standings, will be behind the wheel of a McLaren at Silverstone this week
Jehan Daruvala will drive a Formula One car for the first time when he tests last year's McLaren at Silverstone this week as part of his bid to become the third Indian to race at the pinnacle of motorsport.
The Red Bull junior driver, third in the Formula Two standings and already qualified for a Formula One super licence, will be behind the wheel on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"This is nothing related to me getting a drive next year in Formula One," he told reporters on Monday.
"But I have got this opportunity to be in an F1 car and do well and if I do get the opportunity I want to be ready."
Daruvala is the highest placed Red Bull junior in F2 but is in his third season and progressing up the ladder looks difficult for the 23-year-old.
Red Bull's main F1 team have world champion Max Verstappen and Mexican Sergio Perez on multi-year deals while sister team AlphaTauri have confirmed Frenchman Pierre Gasly for 2023.
Japan's Yuki Tsunoda, a Honda protege, is also likely to remain.