Jehan Daruvala, an Indian racing driver, is preparing for his second Formula 1 test, where he will test the MCL35M, McLaren’s 2021 Formula 1 title contender, in Portimao, Portugal, the next week. Prior to the 2022 British Grand Prix weekend, Daruvala recently tested the MCL35M at Silverstone for the first time. The 2021 Formula 1 car was tested this week by Indycar driver Colton Herta and McLaren test and development driver Will Stevens. Daruvala will drive the car on July 18 and 19, 2022, as part of McLaren’s Testing Previous Car (TPC) programme.
In reference to the impending test, Jehan commented, “My first experience with Formula One machinery was surreal and I can’t wait to get back in the car again in Portimao.” “I left the Silverstone test with a lot of confidence because I did well from a driving and physical perspective and covered more than two race distances without experiencing any problems,” the test-taker said. He continued, “I am grateful to Red Bull and McLaren for providing me with this opportunity and for continuing to support my progress.
The second McLaren test is another another turning point in Jehan’s journey to Formula One, according to the Mumbai Falcons, who are backing his pursuit for the Formula 2 championship “. “We are happy to assist Jehan as he pursues his goal of becoming just the third Indian to compete in Formula One as part of our aim to present the finest of Indian motorsport talent to the globe.
Jehan Daruvala completed 130 laps of the Silverstone Circuit in an F1 vehicle over the course of two days, more than double the length of the British Grand Prix. Daruvala is now qualified for a Formula 1 superlicense because he raced in the feeder series and accrued sufficient superlicense points together with the necessary amount of miles in a Formula 1 vehicle during the first test. Daruvala presently competes in Formula 2 for Prema Racing and is a member of the Red Bull Junior squad. (yugatech.com) The Indian champion is presently fourth in the standings after being given a 20-second time penalty for violating the start procedure in the most recent Formula 2 race, which dropped him from first place to P12.
