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Super Formula 'good training ground for F1' - Marko

Dec.6 Japan's Super Formula is now a "good training ground" for Red Bull's future F1 drivers. That is the view of Dr Helmut Marko, who is getting behind the top Japanese open wheeler category like never before. "We were very impressed last year with the performance and development of Pierre Gasly, so we are sending some other drivers to Super Formula next year," he said. In charge of Red Bull's junior programme, Marko is referring to Dan Ticktum but also Lucas Auer. Auer's appointment in particular is a surprise, because the nephew of F1 legend Gerhard Berger is already 24 years old. Marko says Red Bull is throwing him a lifeline following the withdrawal of Mercedes...
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