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Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 13:12 GMT 14:12 UK

Robert Doornbos

Another chance


Robert Doornbos Robert Doornbos has another chance to prove himself in Formula One following the team's split with Christian Klien.

The Dutchman, the team's third driver this year, drove eight Grands Prix for Minardi last season as a replacement for Austrian Patrick Friesacher.

The Dutchman was respectably close to team-mate Christijan Albers despite his lack of experience in the car.

He outqualified team-mate David Coulthard on his debut for Red Bull but was overshadowed in the race in China.

Doornbos made his Grand Prix debut after spending the first part of last season as Jordan's Friday test driver.

The 24-year-old made the best of eight starts for Minardi, though he was never in a position to challenge for points.

A promising tennis player as a boy, Doombos moved into motor racing after seeking the advice of Jacques Villeneuve.

He won a race in 2004 in Formula 3000.




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