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Adapted from GMM
Some believe that, after the first two races of 2013, Marussia driver Jules Bianchi is standing out in the way that Fernando Alonso did at Minardi more than a decade ago.
So far, he is clearly faster than his teammate Max Chilton - the son of wealthy insurance mogul Grahame Chilton - and arguably on the road to scoring the team's first-ever point.
"If I was a betting man," Marussia chief executive Andy Webb told Reuters on Thursday, "I would bet on us beating Caterham this season.
"I would also recommend placing a bet on Marussia scoring their first point this season," he added.
Bianchi agrees that the back end of the midfield is now a realistic target for Marussia, despite the team having the smallest budget in pitlane.
"Basically, the potential is there," Bianchi agreed. "For the team and for me.
Having tested extensively for Ferrari, and serving as Force India's Friday practice driver last year, Bianchi admitted he expected to be underwhelmed when he first stepped into the 2013 Marussia.
Actually, he was "surprised".
"I had expected the difference to be greater," said Bianchi.
"I believe that, if we continue like this, we can start to think about Q2, and if I keep dreaming then maybe even the first championship point."
Some believe that, after the first two races of 2013, Marussia driver Jules Bianchi is standing out in the way that Fernando Alonso did at Minardi more than a decade ago.
So far, he is clearly faster than his teammate Max Chilton - the son of wealthy insurance mogul Grahame Chilton - and arguably on the road to scoring the team's first-ever point.
"If I was a betting man," Marussia chief executive Andy Webb told Reuters on Thursday, "I would bet on us beating Caterham this season.
"I would also recommend placing a bet on Marussia scoring their first point this season," he added.
Bianchi agrees that the back end of the midfield is now a realistic target for Marussia, despite the team having the smallest budget in pitlane.
"Basically, the potential is there," Bianchi agreed. "For the team and for me.
Having tested extensively for Ferrari, and serving as Force India's Friday practice driver last year, Bianchi admitted he expected to be underwhelmed when he first stepped into the 2013 Marussia.
Actually, he was "surprised".
"I had expected the difference to be greater," said Bianchi.
"I believe that, if we continue like this, we can start to think about Q2, and if I keep dreaming then maybe even the first championship point."