Teenager impresses in Ferrari test

Formula Three champion Esteban Ocon has impressed Ferrari during his test at their Fiorano track.

The Frenchman’s prize for winning the championship in his rookie season was a test in the 2010 F10 car, the same model as the one Fernando Alonso almost won the world championship in.

Luca Baldisserri, head of the Ferrari academy, said; “Despite it being the first time in one of our cars, he tackled the test without making any mistakes and was quick right from the start.”

“It’s always exciting for engineers to be there when a young driver gets behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time.”

Ocon added: “I would like to thank all the mechanics and the team which supported me and I hope this day will prove useful for my future as a racing driver.”

Ocon is a year older than Max Verstappen, who will become F1’s youngest ever driver when he lines up for Toro Rosso next season.

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