Bourdais gets second outing with Newman-Haas.
Current FIA International Formula 3000 Champion Sebastien Bourdais will get a second test with defending CART Champion team Newman-Haas Racing at Sebring this week after matching Ricardo Zonta's time in his first outing.
The 23 year-old Frenchman, who equalled former F1 driver Zonta's best time during a four-driver test at the Florida circuit last month, will take to the bumpy former air force base track for two days on Thursday and Friday.
Current FIA International Formula 3000 Champion Sebastien Bourdais will get a second test with defending CART Champion team Newman-Haas Racing at Sebring this week after matching Ricardo Zonta's time in his first outing.
The 23 year-old Frenchman, who equalled former F1 driver Zonta's best time during a four-driver test at the Florida circuit last month, will take to the bumpy former air force base track for two days on Thursday and Friday.
It is not clear at this time whether Bourdais will drive the 2002 Lola-Toyota piloted by Christian Fittipaldi last year that was used for Newman-Haas' most recent driver audition or whether he will get a preview of the 2003 Lola-Ford package.
The team, which is still looking for a teammate to 2002 CART Championship runner-up Bruno Junqueira, has yet to announce sponsorship plans for its second car although it is almost certain to continue its tradition of being a two-car operation.
In addition to Bourdais and Zonta, 2002 Toyota Atlantic Champion Jon Fogarty and Red Bull talent search candidate Bryan Sellars have also tested for Newman-Haas while Alex Tagliani and Alex Yoong have also been mentioned in connection with the seat.
