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BRDC Award winner Parry gets McLaren test

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Matt Parry drove Jenson Button's 2011 McLaren © Sutton Images
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Formula Renault Eurocup racer Matt Parry completed a "phenomenal" prize McLaren Formula One test at Silverstone on Monday.

Parry, 20, the 2013 McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award winner, carried out a trio of five-lap runs in the McLaren MP4-26 Jenson Button drove to victory in the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix. The award was won on the back of his triumph in last season's Formula Renault European Cup.

Describing the opportunity, Parry said: "Phenomenal is the only word I can think of at the moment to describe it," the FR Eurocup podium finisher said. "It's hard to describe how fast it is; I've never driven anything remotely close to the speed. Every gear is just another power band.

"I wasn't scared but a bit nervous to start with, then I started enjoying it later on. I got all my laps in, I think I did a good job and the car's back in one piece. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank McLaren and everyone involved for this major opportunity. I'm kind of gutted I can't do this again next year!"

The award - set up to recognise young racing talent in the United Kingdom - has previously been won by the likes of David Coulthard, four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti, 2009 world champion Jenson Button and Paul di Resta. As well as his prize test at Silverstone, Parry also scooped £100,000 for winning the prestigious Chris Bristow Trophy.

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