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Aitken eyes points on F1 debut amid potential outer layout ‘chaos'

Jack Aitken is hopeful the short layout of the outer circuit in Bahrain will create “chaos” and aid his chances of scoring points on his Formula 1 debut this weekend. Aitken has been drafted in to replace George Russell at Williams, who in turn is stepping in for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, as the seven-time World Champion has contracted Covid-19. The 25-year-old was signed as Williams’ reverse driver earlier this year, and made his FP1 debut with the team in Austria in July. Aitken described the experience of taking part in a practice session with the team as “invaluable” as he prepares for his first F1 race. “It’s the only opportunity I’ve had so far to sample the...
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