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23-year-old driver Kimiya Sato will make his F1 debut at the upcoming "Young driver test" of Silverstone, at the wheel of a Sauber C32.
Sato, who is currently first in the AutoGP World Series standings, is set to take over testing duties on Friday, July 19th, from Sauber teammates Nico Hulkenberg and Robin Frijns.
The Japanese driver, who does not share any ties with the better-known Takuma Sato, is linked to some of the many rumours surrounding a potential buyout or important sponsorship deal with the ailing Sauber team.
Sato has also raced in Formula BMW, and Formula 3 before.
Dutchman Frijns will do most of the testing for Sauber at Silverstone, driving all day Wednesday, and then again Thursday morning before leaving it to race driver Hulkenberg to test the new Pirelli tire in the afternoon.
Sato, who is currently first in the AutoGP World Series standings, is set to take over testing duties on Friday, July 19th, from Sauber teammates Nico Hulkenberg and Robin Frijns.
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| Kimiya Sato (Photo: Euronova Racing) |
The Japanese driver, who does not share any ties with the better-known Takuma Sato, is linked to some of the many rumours surrounding a potential buyout or important sponsorship deal with the ailing Sauber team.
Sato has also raced in Formula BMW, and Formula 3 before.
Dutchman Frijns will do most of the testing for Sauber at Silverstone, driving all day Wednesday, and then again Thursday morning before leaving it to race driver Hulkenberg to test the new Pirelli tire in the afternoon.