Sirotkin looking more like the real deal


Sauber Formula One driver Sergey Sirotkin of Russia drives during the first free practice session of the Russian F1 Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom circuit October 10, 2014. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Sergey Sirotkin raised eyebrows when he first appeared on the Formula One radar in 2013 as a little-known teen with seemingly wealthy backers but the Russian racer looks more like the real deal now.

The 20-year-old, announced this week as a Renault test driver, was handed Kevin Magnussen's car for first practice at his home grand prix on Friday and made the most of the opportunity.

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