Ginetta champion Charlie Robertson tests Speedworks' BTCC Toyota
Teenager Charlie Robertson completed a test in Speedworks' British Touring Car Championship Toyota Avensis at Silverstone on Tuesday as his prize for winning the 2012 Ginetta Junior title
Robertson, 16, said the test convinced him that touring cars could be an option for his future career.
He will race in the new BRDC Formula 4 series this season.
"The main thing for me was the size compared to what I've been used to in Ginetta Junior and to the Formula 4 single-seater I'll be racing this year," said Robertson.
"Compared to my first run in the F4 car last week, I think the BTCC car has similar power really but it has a lot of torque and is obviously much heavier.
"It's a serious bit of kit, that's for sure, and the run has given me a good insight into front-wheel drive and touring cars. Our focus is on single-seaters but this test has definitely shown me touring cars could be something to consider for the future."
Speedworks will field race-winner Dave Newsham and one other driver in its Toyotas in this year's BTCC.
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