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Piastri to test Renault Formula 1 car

Oscar Piastri undertakes a seat fitting in an R.S.18 Melburnian Oscar Piastri will drive a Formula 1 car for the first time in a Renault Sport Academy test in Bahrain next week. This year’s FIA Formula 3 champion is set to steer a Renault R.S.18, the French marque’s 2018 model, on the second day of the four-day test. “It’s an awesome feeling to be able to drive an F1 car,” said Piastri, who is managed by Mark Webber. “It’s something I’ve been dreaming about my whole life, so I’m thankful to the Renault Sport Academy for giving me the opportunity. “I hope it’s the first of many tests and I’m looking forward to it. I’m going to try and enjoy the experience as much...
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