Jehan Daruvala with McLaren for testing this week
Jehan Daruvala, currently third in the Formula 2 drivers' championship, will test a Formula 1 car for the first time at the Silverstone circuit this week.
Jehan Daruvala, a Formula 2 driver with the Prema team, will be taking his first laps in a Formula 1 car during testing with the McLaren team.
The test will take place on June 21st and 22nd at the Silverstone circuit (location of the next race).
He will drive a Formula 1 car for the first time. He will have in his hands the McLaren from last year, the MCL35M.
As part of our Testing Previous Car (TPC) programme, @DaruvalaJehan will test the MCL35M at Silverstone on 21 June and 22 June.
Enjoy your first drive in an F1 car, Jehan! 👊🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rimIYCtE7q
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) June 20, 2022
The Indian currently ranked third in the Formula 2 drivers’ championship has been authorized by the Red Bull program to participate in this test. Here is his first reaction:
Super excited and grateful to have the opportunity to have my first experience in Formula 1 with McLaren this week!
A big thank you to the Red Bull Junior team, to my family, to my support team, to McLaren and to everyone who supported me throughout my journey!
