The last generation of Formula 1 drivers want nothing more than to test a modern F1 car. Former F1 driver Oliver Panis has expressed his desire to drive the 2020 Mercedes W11 car.
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The W12 was responsible for reaching the seventh Constructors’ Championship for the Brackley-based team. It also helped Lewis Hamilton hit Michael Schumacher’s record. So it’s no wonder that the French driver would love to be behind the wheel of this amazing machine built by the Silver Arrows.
Ex-F1 driver Olivier Panis shares his desire to drive the Mercedes
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On an episode of the F1: Beyond the Grid podcast asking how much he would like to test a modern car, Panis said, “I would like to test. But I don’t think I’ll physically make it !. My neck is fine but after the test I think it will go away after two laps. “
Formula 1 F1 – Pre-Season Tests – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas in action while testing REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
He added, “Sure, if someone gives me a test just to enjoy it. In any case, I do this because I love it. I want to know what the new Formula 1 is. When someone says to me: “Do you want to test?” Anyway, I’ll do it. “
How is the W12 car doing for the Silver Arrows this season?
The W12 is the Brackley-based team’s newest contender for the 2021 championship. The car has been exceptional in all races so far.
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The next round of the championship takes us to Monaco, where the Silver Arrows could be a challenge. However, you remain optimistic and you can believe that you can get a good result in Monte Carlo.
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton crosses the finish line in the second REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini
Mercedes leads the championship table with 141 points and would like to maintain this lead with a spectacular race next weekend. With a great line-up in the form of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, the team is hoping to deliver on Sunday. Do you see the Silver Arrows as the winner on Sunday? Let us know in the comments below.
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