Joining Glock and Pantano in the 'former
F1 driver' folder is Antonio Pizzonia, who has followed the German's path from Champ Cars to GP2 after a moderate part-season with Rocketsports in 2006. Immediately on the pace in GP2, the Brazilian has to be grouped with his grand prix peers as a potential race winner and, given FMS' rise to the front with Pantano in 2006, a possible title winner. Like Pantano, Pizzonia is partnered by a driver unlikely to feature in the title race, as Jason Tahinci continues with the heavily Turkish-financed team.
Trident Racing made an immediate impact on GP2 when it debuted in the series in 2006, winning races with both Zuber and veteran Gianmaria Bruni, but has opted for rookie talent this season after signing impressive F3 graduate Kohei Hirate and World Series by Renault title contender Pastor Maldonado. Again, both have shown promise in testing, but will need to repeat it more often to be regulars on the podium. Maldonado also needs to curb a slightly wild streak.
Racing Engineering has honoured its commitment to young talent by giving teenager Javier Villa a second year, but has partnered him with untried Brazilian Sergio Jimenez. Expected to shine in 2006, having signed racewinner Adam Carroll, Alfonso d'Orleans Borbon's squad struggled to make an impact, and will hope for more success this time around. Jiminez remains an unknown talent, but Villa has shown sufficient promise in testing to suggest that he could at least score on a regular basis.
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