Teixeira to test F2 car in Spain

Date published : 25 Nov 2009 - 10:39:00

Formula Two news Teixeira to test F2 car in Spain 25 November 2009GP2 driver Ricardo Teixeira has confirmed that he will join the GP2 test in Valencia next week. Taking place at the Ricardo Tormo circuit on the outskirts of the city, the 2-day session will run over the course of Thursday and Friday. With the Valencia test being Formula 2's first since the season-ending races at Barcelona four weekends ago, Angola's Teixeira is thoroughly looking forward to the occasion. Teixeira's best GP2 race result with Trident - repeated four times - came in the shape of 14th"I only saw one or two races this year but heard a lot about the championship over the season and thought it would be quite interesting to do the testing," said the 27-year-old, who spent two years in British Formula 3 before switching to GP2 for 2009. "It's an interesting car and I'm looking forward to getting in it and seeing how it handles."He also enjoys the fact that, other than any series he has competed in before, driver ability will be better highlighted. "Normally, you have a team based around one or two cars, but here everybody has the same car," Teixeira continued. "It means it's good for the profile of a driver because you know, if they win, it's down to them and not their car. I'm approaching it with an open mind."