The late Ken Block was best known for his rallying pursuits. But back in 2011 he came very close to testing an F1 car. NobleF1 looks at how it all came together, and why it ultimately never happened. Story:
“In shock at the passing of Ken Block,” posted Button. “Such a talent that did so much for our sport. He was a true visionary with his own unique style & infectious smile. Our sport lost one of the best today but more importantly a great man.”
From an original question prompted by Rafael Navarro, then Pirelli's head of motorsport media relations in the United States, about the possibility of an F1 test, it was its then-motorsport chief Paul Hembery who got the wheels in motion to come up with a plan. And a date was settled with Pirelli planning a three-day test at Monza in August 2011. The first two test days would seeEverything was firmed up, and Pirelli made the announcement of Block’s test at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he enthused about the opportunity.
Speaking to him in Montreal about the possibility, Block had smiled:"I am going to see what I can talk them in to. Obviously it is a very expensive car, but I have asked a few questions and they have given me some funny looks. I will see what is possible."
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