Manor GP3 driver to get Virgin F1 test
The top driver from Manor's new GP3 team will receive a test with the affiliated Virgin Racing Formula 1 squad
Manor founder John Booth is team principal of Virgin's F1 project, and the team's new GP3 arm will run from the same premises as the F1 operation.
"Manor GP3 is a terrific opportunity for potential stars of the future to climb the Virgin Racing ladder," said Booth. "Our objective has been to achieve a budget for the series that is not only extremely competitive, but which also offers our drivers the added benefit of the Manor driver development blueprint and integration with the F1 team.
"In addition to receiving fantastic support from our highly experienced race team professionals, Manor GP3 will occupy the same race shop facilities as the Virgin Racing F1 team, have access to the simulator programme operated by Wirth Research, and run in support of European rounds of the 2010 Formula 1 calendar.
"The icing on the cake is the fantastic prize of an F1 test with Virgin Racing for the most successful Manor GP3 driver."
Manor has yet to announce the identities of its GP3 drivers. The new championship kicks off as part of the Spanish Grand Prix support bill in May.
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