Joao Vieira has took his first steps driving an Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 at Jerez among the 28 drivers who have taken part of the first day of collective tests.

The Brazilian driver has got behind the wheel of JD Motorsport team’s car for a first contact with this single-seater, after having completed his Tricolor Formula 4 season.

The first day was charascterised by uncertain weather with a wet track in the morning and a dry one in the afternoon

“It was a really useful day to me because I had the opportunity to test a totally new car. Renault is more aerodynamic than Taurus F4. You can feel it especially in bend. Also the engine is more powerful. We are working for 2016 and in the next few weeks we are going to test another car to evaluate the best choice”, Minardi Management driver Joao Vieira comments.

Giovanni Minardi:  Despite the changing conditions of the track which made his first contact more difficult, he has done well not making any mistakes. Everything was new to him, from the track to the car.  We have to thank Renault for its invite and JD team for its work