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A growing array of F1 teams have been developing young driver programs over the past few years. BMW ranked high among them while competing in the top-tier racing series, but in its absence, the teams it partnered with have picked up the proverbial mantle.

Williams Grand Prix, which ran with BMW engines and factory support from 2000-2005, is giving a test drive to one Dean Stoneman. The 20-year-old Brit recently won the Formula 2 title, a series to which Williams supplies the spec chassis.

After parting company with Williams, BMW acquired the Sauber F1 team, from which it has since divested. The Swiss outfit has likewise announced the signing of Esteban Gutierrez - pictured right, with Peter Sauber - as its test and reserve driver for next season.

The 19-year-old Mexican driver, who's been affiliated with the team for a couple of years now, recently claimed the championship in the new GP3 series, driving for the ART Grand Prix team run by Nicolas Todt, manager of former Sauber driver (and current Ferrari pilot) Felipe Massa, and son of FIA president and former Ferrari chief Jean Todt. Ferrari has had longstanding ties with Sauber, and currently supplies their engines.

Both drivers will be lining up alongside other aspiring talents at the post-season F1 young driver test in Abu Dhabi this coming November.

[Sources: Autosport, pitpass]

Williams, Sauber give emerging talents their shot at the big leagues originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't know about you, but when we were 11 years old, most of us here at Autoblog were dreaming about one day driving a Ferrari. Never in our wildest dreams could never have imagined being signed to a contract with the Scuderia. Not at that age, anyway. But that's exactly what's happened for Lance Stroll.

An eleven-year-old racing prodigy from Montreal, Stroll has already been kickin' butt and taking names in pro karting series at home and around the world. He's won several karting races and titles, and was named Rookie of the Year and then Driver of the Year by the Fedération Sport Automobile du Quebec. Not bad for a kid who hasn't even reached his Bar Mitzvah yet.

As part of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Stroll will be joining a rapidly growing roster of older drivers - including several European feeder formula champs - being supported by Maranello in their budding careers. Stroll's contract was announced in the ramp-up to the Canadian Grand Prix which returns to his home town of Montreal this weekend.

Against the backdrop of aspiring drivers being recruited by Formula One teams at decreasing ages, Ferrari's program was launched after Felipe Massa was sidelined last season and the team struggled to find a suitable replacement. Massa's contract, incidentally, was also officially renewed for another couple of seasons, confirming earlier reports. Both announcements can be found after the jump.

[Source: Ferrari]

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Ferrari signs 11-year-old to development program, renews Massa contract originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Should other drivers be aware that the vehicle they're tailing is piloted by someone under the age of 21? New Jersey thinks so and has become the first state to enact a law requiring drivers under 21 to affix a red sticker to both their front and rear license plates.

The law, called Kyleigh's Law in memory of a young driver killed by another young driver, will go into effect beginning in May, and the stickers can be purchased from the local motor vehicle department for $4.00.

The sticker program is not without its challengers. Some believe that it will call out undue attention to teenage drivers while others believe that teenage drivers could become the target of criminals or even sex offenders.

According to the state, the stickers will help local police to enforce the state's 11 o'clock curfew for young drivers and to enforce other laws specific to restricted license drivers.

Similar systems have been instituted around the globe - from the UK to Japan - for years, with varying levels of effectiveness. Whether the sticker solution will be widely adopted across the U.S. remains to be seen, but feel free to posit your own opinion in the comments below.

UPDATE: Drivers who have completed the 12-month provisional-license period will not have to display the decal even if younger than 21. Only those with provisional licenses or learner's permits will be required to display the red sticker. Once the driver obtains a regular driver's license, the sticker can be removed.

[Source: New Jersey Online , My Central Jersey]

New Jersey drivers under 21 required to affix red sticker to cars *UPDATE originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, here's either a novel idea that may save money or put a crimp on one's social life.

British insurance More Th>n (yes, that's spelled correctly) is now offering an insurance policy called 'Time Drive'. Aimed at younger drivers, Time Drive provides less expensive coverage for those willing not to drive between 11 PM through 6 AM. A GPS device is installed in the driver's vehicle to verify they're complying with the policy.

More Th>n started the program based on data showing younger drivers have a greater chance of accidents in the evening. What do you think about the policy?

[Source: All Headlines News]

No night driving equals pounds in the wallet originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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