Vitaly Petrov wants to learn to control the helicopter

Caterham F1 Team and its driver Vitaly Petrov on Thursday announced a partnership agreement with one of the leaders of the helicopter industry JSC “Russian Helicopters”. The Russian driver admitted that he intends to practice in the helicopter simulator.

“By the way, my team-mate Heikki Kovalainen on the Caterham has a license to drive a helicopter - says Petrov. – I told him: “Do not worry, soon I’ll always catch up.” In the meantime, I will train on the helicopter simulator. “

In Lotus do not doubt the future victories

Finished third in the Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Raikkonen was disappointed that he could not fight for victory, although in recent quarters reduced the gap with Fernando Alonso. In an interview with Autosport Lotus F1 Team manager Eric Beaulieu admitted that he quietly took third place at the finish, because it believes that the victory remained to wait for long.

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TF: I am pleased to welcome “Russian Helicopters”

On Thursday at the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition MVVI 2012 it was announced a partnership agreement between the holding company “Russian Helicopters” and the Formula 1 team Caterham.

Tony Fernandez, the owner of Caterham: «I am delighted to welcome” Russian Helicopters “as a partner of our team. Her arrival means that our relations with Russia are becoming stronger. I am confident that we will be able to justify the confidence in us and Vitaly on the road. “

Dmitry Petrov, CEO of the holding “Russian Helicopters” We are pleased to announce the program of cooperation with Vitaly Petrov and Caterham. Helicopters of Russia – is a global high-tech company and support of Vitaly Petrov, Russian racing team Caterham, for us is a natural step, since it acts as one of the most popular and famous sports championships. ” Oksana Kosachenko

, manager of Vitaly Petrov: “Russia has always been famous for its engineering designs, and are very pleased that this company has become our new partner. In the helicopter, and Formula 1, we can find a lot in common: for example, and there, and it all starts with design. “