<p>“I have a two-day test in Abu Dhabi on November 24 and 27,” Armaan said. “The first is with Arden and the second one with Coloni.<br /><br />“I have been on the simulator for the last few days in London, trying to get a feel of the Abu Dhabi track. I felt reasonably good on the sims and I’m hoping for a good result in the tests.”<br /><br />Armaan drove in the GP2 Asia Series in 2008 for the DPR Team, and finished 10th in the Formula Two championship this year.<br /><br />“My main aim for next year is to get into GP2. It is the feeder series for Formula One and F-1 is where I want to eventually be. I think GP2 is a perfect launchpad. All eyes in the F-1 world are on GP2, looking for the next big thing. If I get a seat for next year, I’m confident of doing well and hopefully making that leap into the big time.”<br /><br />Armaan said he planned to go to the US if things did not pan out for him with GP2. “It is not a bad option to make a career, but hopefully, I will get a chance in GP2. I want to get into Formula One and in order to get that chance, staying in Europe is imperative.<br /><br />“Getting a seat in F-1 is extremely difficult. So many things need to fall in place and at the right time, too. It’s not just about winning races, there are so many other factors involved. <br /><br />“Of course, your performance on the track is important, but things like being noticed at the right time, getting a sponsor and organising finances are equally crucial. <br /><br />“That is why I am working extremely hard to try to create that opportunty for myself,” said the first Asian to clinch a podium place in Formula Two.<br /><br />“I can learn from guys like Narain (Karthikeyan) and Karun (Chandok), who have had the Formula One experience. <br /><br />“I need to try and pick up bits and pieces that will help me become a successful motor racing driver.”<br /></p>
<p>“I have a two-day test in Abu Dhabi on November 24 and 27,” Armaan said. “The first is with Arden and the second one with Coloni.<br /><br />“I have been on the simulator for the last few days in London, trying to get a feel of the Abu Dhabi track. I felt reasonably good on the sims and I’m hoping for a good result in the tests.”<br /><br />Armaan drove in the GP2 Asia Series in 2008 for the DPR Team, and finished 10th in the Formula Two championship this year.<br /><br />“My main aim for next year is to get into GP2. It is the feeder series for Formula One and F-1 is where I want to eventually be. I think GP2 is a perfect launchpad. All eyes in the F-1 world are on GP2, looking for the next big thing. If I get a seat for next year, I’m confident of doing well and hopefully making that leap into the big time.”<br /><br />Armaan said he planned to go to the US if things did not pan out for him with GP2. “It is not a bad option to make a career, but hopefully, I will get a chance in GP2. I want to get into Formula One and in order to get that chance, staying in Europe is imperative.<br /><br />“Getting a seat in F-1 is extremely difficult. So many things need to fall in place and at the right time, too. It’s not just about winning races, there are so many other factors involved. <br /><br />“Of course, your performance on the track is important, but things like being noticed at the right time, getting a sponsor and organising finances are equally crucial. <br /><br />“That is why I am working extremely hard to try to create that opportunty for myself,” said the first Asian to clinch a podium place in Formula Two.<br /><br />“I can learn from guys like Narain (Karthikeyan) and Karun (Chandok), who have had the Formula One experience. <br /><br />“I need to try and pick up bits and pieces that will help me become a successful motor racing driver.”<br /></p>
