One of four drivers will become the 33rd winner of the prestigious Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Award tonight. But what are the key things that will give them the best chance of winning the coveted F1 test?
It’s almost time to reveal the winner of the 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year. At Sunday night’sat Grosvenor House, Ollie Bearman, Luke Browning, Jamie Chadwick or Louis Foster will be crowned as the 33rd winner of the initiative to find and help the best up-and-coming British single-seater talents.
The cars for the test are usually known at that point too, so getting information and tips from relevant teams or drivers is often something winners have done. ‘Leave no stone unturned’ is the message. Talking to the judges is not forbidden either, though few are bold enough to do so beforehand…Browning is put through his paces by Awards partner Athletic ThinkingPart of being prepared in any motorsport competition is being fit.
Warwick often points out that the judges “are not policemen” and are there to help the finalists perform to the best of their ability. There is a lot of information thrown at the finalists, who have to get on top of new cars and how the various runs will work. It’s much better to ask questions rather than stay quiet and miss an opportunity or make an unnecessary mistake.Photo by: Carl Bingham /Listening to detail is important, too.
Being successful in cars unusual to them usually requires drivers to do their homework and to learn to use the tools they have at their disposal. The GT car, for example, has ABS and traction control. In the past, some finalists have found these too intrusive and complained about them, while others have worked with the systems to get more out of the car.
Playing with the onboard anti-roll bar and front-wing adjustment is encouraged, providing the youngsters don’t go down the proverbial rabbit hole or end up losing focus on their driving. With unfamiliar cars – one of the strengths of using the F2 cars is that they no longer compete – more time can usually be found in driving style than set-up.
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