A modern Formula One Teams testing programme is a vast exercise in both manpower and logistics.Most of the big constructors run separate 'testing' teams in addition to the race team proper, and almost all teams use test drivers to take a share of the testing burden from the race drivers themselves. The intensive experience given to a Formula One test driver means that, in recent years, it has come to been seen as one of

best ways to enter the sport, or for a race driver to reinvigorate a failing career.A test driver for one of the major constructors can expect to drive for several thousand kilometres during the course of a season - further in many cases than the race drivers themselves.During a typical season a Formula One team will use over 200,000 litres of fuel for testing and racing, and these can be of anything up to 50 slightly different blends, tuned for the demands of different circuits - or even different weather