British GP2 driver Max Chilton enjoyed his first taste of Formula 1 machinery courtesy of Force India on Tuesday, the 20-year-old taking part in the Young Driver test in Abu Dhabi. With a grand total of 80 laps, Chilton ended up sixth fastest out of the 14 men present, describing the performance levels of his car as 'mind-blowing'.
"I had been looking forward to this moment all my life and it definitely exceeded my expectations," explained Chilton. "The performance of the car is just amazing, especially the downforce and traction, which are mind-blowing. The design of these cars is incredible and it’s left me wanting much more.
"It’s scary how quick you can go through the high-speed corners, but the car is really well balanced and it feels very calm. The morning session flew by really quickly while I was getting used to the car and the systems, but in the afternoon things settled down and we managed to do some good testing.
"Working with such a big crew was also a new experience for me and it makes life so easy because there’s a person for every job and you can change things really quickly. I want to say thanks to the guys for a great day and I can’t wait to jump back in the car on Thursday."
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| Pos. | Driver | Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  J. Vergne | 01:40.011 | 82 |
| 2. | J. Bianchi | 01:40.960 | 85 |
| 3. | R. Wickens | 01:42.217 | 77 |
| 4. | F. Leimer | 01:42.331 | 67 |
| 5. | G. Paffett | 01:42.912 | 41 |
| 6. | M. Chilton | 01:43.016 | 80 |
| 7. | V. Bottas | 01:43.118 | 71 |
| 8. | O. Turvey | 01:43.502 | 35 |
| 9. | S. Bird | 01:43.548 | 52 |
| 10. | R. Gonzalez | 01:44.022 | 87 |
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