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Feature: Forgotten Friday drivers of the 2010s

Through the 2010s some Formula 1 teams utilised the opportunity to run non-race drivers during Friday practice at grand prix weekends. While some went on to forge successful Formula 1 careers others either never got the break or were simply there because of an accommodating financial package. Motorsport Week takes a look back at some faces who made an appearance but failed to graduate to a race seat.   Fairuz Fauzy (Lotus, 2010) The new-for-2010 Lotus Racing team had Malaysian affiliation and Fauzy, runner up in Formula Renault 3.5, pocketed a role as reserve to Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen. Fauzy competed in five practice sessions through the year, including on home soil in...
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