Ananda to join F-3000 test

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola will test to qualify for the International Formula 3000 in Barcelona next week. The 19-year-old driver left Indonesia on Friday evening.

Thirty-two drivers will compete in the test as a preparation to qualify for the 2000 F-3000 race in Italy, Ananda's manager, Piers Hunnisett said, reported Antara.

Hunnisett said Ananda had an exceptional chance as he was elected as the F-3000 race tester.

"Ananda received special attention to join the F-3000 test in Spain. I hope he can take advantage of the test," said the former F-3 racer from England.

The 10-series International F-3000 race will start in Italy on April 8. (yan)