Toccacelo Happy with Debut
Italian Enrico Toccacelo was pleased with his work after making his debut as Minardi's third driver in today's practice in Turkey
The 26-year-old, second behind compatriot Vitantonio Liuzzi in the F3000 championship last season, had been racing in the World Series by Renault this year but signed for Minardi for the remaining part of the season.
Toccacelo will also act as reserve driver for the Faenza-based team.
Although the Italian finished at the bottom of the times in both practice sessions at the Istanbul track, he was happy with his Formula One debut.
"I'm really happy because it is my first time in Formula One, my first time in this car, and like all the other drivers, my first time at this circuit," said the Italian. "I think we did a good job with the car today, and I'm particularly pleased to have established a good relationship with the team and the guys already.
"I'm also confident for the upcoming events, as we're going to Monza and then Spa, which are tracks I know well, and this will make it easier for me. I have confidence for the future, and really hope to be able to help the team and the other two drivers in the coming races."
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