F1Weekly podcast # 757

The second and final day of the first in-season Formula 1 test of the year saw a new name on the timesheets for Aston Martin Red Bull Racing as Simulator Development Driver Jake Dennis took part in his test debut for the Team. And despite a number of red flags in the afternoon session, GT racer Dennis completed 75 laps of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as he gained valuable real-world experience of the RB14 to aid with the team’s simulator programme, and as the team continued to evaluate test items targeted at upcoming races.

Commenting on his first track outing for the team, Jake said: “My first day in the RB14 went really well. Obviously it’s a big step up from what I’m used to in GT racing but I got used to the speed and the grip quite quickly and we managed to get through the whole run plan in the end. The morning session went pretty smoothly and then in the afternoon I managed to get quite a few laps under my belt, which was good. It was nice to change a few things to give me a proper representation of the difference between the simulator and real life. So we have a few things to work on back in Milton Keynes to help Max and Daniel and make it even more realistic for them. But overall, super happy, a big thanks to the team for giving me the opportunity, and hopefully I’ll be back in the RB14 soon!”

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