Smith to join Portimao test
McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award winner Dean Smith will join the Formula 2 series later this week for the championship's test at the Portimao circuit
Th Briton, who won the prestigious award on Sunday evening, will get his first taste of the F2 machinery at the Portuguese circuit on 11 and 12 December.
The Formula Renault UK title winner admitted he is excited about the test.
"This is an exciting time in my career," said Smith. "I am delighted to have won the 2009 McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award and I am now eager to evaluate my options for next season, one of which is Formula 2.
"I am really looking forward to taking part in the two day F2 test in Portimao later this week."
F2 boss Jonathan Palmer added: "Dean did an outstanding job in winning the Formula Renault UK Championship this season. I first met Dean when he was first shortlisted for the McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award in 2007 and I was extremely impressed. He was a strong contender for the award back then and I was expecting him to win it this year.
"I was delighted when he was crowned the 2009 MABA winner yesterday and I look forward to seeing him testing the Formula Two car in Portugal, where I expect him to be ultra competitive."
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