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Mazepin expected to struggle more on F1 test debut

 XPB Images Force India development driver Nikita Mazepin admits he was braced for a “scary” experience ahead of his first Formula One outing at Silverstone, so was pleased to enjoy a smooth debut at the wheel. Mazepin was signed by Force India last winter, with team principal Vijay Mallya saying the Russian youngster would be used “extensively”. The 17-year-old clocked the fifth fastest time on the opening day of the final in-season test held at the British Grand Prix venue, completing 35 laps in a rain-affected session. “I feel really happy, didn’t really struggle as much as I was expecting because everyone was saying Formula One is something scary and something...
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