The Red Bull Junior Driver Programme announced on Wednesday that they have signed 16 year-old Derry native Fionn McLaughlin to their team.
Dr Helmut Marko who is in charge of Red Bull’s young driver programme said:
What is important here is that we see most of them for the first time in a Formula car. How they adapt, how quickly they progress and how their improvement is during a 2-day test. We are looking for both talent and speed, a driver to win a Grand Prix. We are really focused on how good these drivers are under pressure and on qualifying simulations.”
“We don’t buy stars, we make stars. We give them the chance – they can use our simulators in Milton Keynes, they will have support with training and nutrition. It’s perfect preparation for Formula 1.
After a challenging, but rewarding days spent testing in Jerez, the Magherafelt youngster is aiming for the stars.
“My goal in racing is to be a world champion. I never give up; I work hard until I’m at the top. I will keep working until I’m there.”