The young Portuguese driver Antonio Felix da Costa is a small step to agree with Force India to participate in Formula 1 testing, open only to "young wolves", which will take place on 16 and 17 November in Abu Dhabi, immediately after the last stage of the World.
The agreement should be sealed until next week, and the Portuguese pilot should test the 'socks', as the Scotsman Paul di Resta, Mercedes protected, will make the first morning, to serve as a standard, then the two pilots chosen will share the evening of Tuesday and Wednesday all of which Anthony 'Ant' Felix da Costa will almost certainly be one of them, and the other is still undecided.
If confirmed the test, Portugal would have two serious contenders to reach the World in the coming years, since Alvaro Parente negotiations still ongoing, even if we know that in these cases is not enough talented and highest values rise , usually in millions of euros!
Formula 1 test with Force India in Abu Dhabi
Antonio Felix da Costa: "It will be a significant day and hopefully the first of many in F1"
It's finally confirmed the presence of Portuguese Antonio Felix da Costa in the tests of the Formula 1 season finale reserved for the pilots 'rookie' on 16 and 17 November at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The pilot of Cascais just 19 years of age thus becomes the Portuguese youngest ever to sit behind the wheel of a Formula 1, integrated into the team Force India.
Felix da Costa, Rookie of the Year in Formula 3 Euroseries in 2010, after earning three wins and four podiums this competition, has now put into effect a dream that puts him in that limited batch of pilots who had the privilege of driving a Formula 1 " Now I can say that will guide the team to Force India will be a significant day in my career and hopefully the first of many behind the wheel of a Formula 1. The Force India team is fierce, and very consistent with great ambition evolved considerably in recent years, so I hope to make a good job and be able to show my potential.'ve already in England at the premises of Force India at Silverstone for a first contact with the team and all his staff, did my bank and had the opportunity to work on the simulator for a first contact with the Yas Marina circuit. I would like to thank Force India for having given me this opportunity, by Tiago Monteiro and Sowhat Management, who have been tireless in following up much of my professional career, " Luso pilot revealed this very significant moment of his young but already packed racing career.
Tiago Monteiro: "It will be a golden opportunity"
Already Tiago Monteiro, who along with Sowhat are responsible for managing the career of Antonio Felix da Costa, said: "I know some teams in F1 and Force India in particular has followed closely the evolution of Antonio as a pilot not only F3 but also in the two races he contested GP3 this year. Their attitude on the track, the ease with which it is incorporated within the teams and given the results he obtained were more than enough arguments for the Force India showed interest in Antonio evaluate the tests 'rookie days' in Abu Dhabi. Despite earlier than originally planned, will be a golden opportunity at an important time of Anthony's career path to Formula 1. Tom has many talents is very focused on their work and believe strongly that it will do a good job with the team, which could open many doors for your future, "confided the 'manager' of this young talent that is the great hope for National again have a driver in Formula 1 after his own - Tiago Monteiro in 2005 and have competed in the 2006 World Formula 1.
According to the advertising team, the remaining two test pilots will be present in the Dutch pilot and Yelmer Buurman Reserve Force India-Paul di Resta.
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