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Sirotkin expecting FP1 for first Russian GP
Sirotkin expecting to drive in FP1 for first Russian GP 24 December, 2013 Sergey Sirotkin Teenager Sergey Sirotkin says he has no doubt he will drive a Sauber during FP1 at his inaugural home Grand Prix in Russia next year.
It was expected a race seat for the teenager was part of Sauber's ‘Russian rescue deal', but in fact Sirotkin will only be the test driver in 2014.
'Our goal remains to prepare him (Sirotkin) for a debut in Formula 1,' said team boss Monisha Kaltenborn, as last week she confirmed Esteban Gutierrez as Adrian Sutil's teammate for 2014.
18-year-old Sirotkin told the Russian website Formula 1news.ru that he supports Sauber's decision.
'In my opinion, it's the best...
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