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Russian-Israeli race car driver makes F1 debut

The 23-year-old team Ferrari rookie drove under an Israeli license during a Texas practice session

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Robert Shwartzman of Israel and Ferrari looks on from the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of USA at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Robert Shwartzman has been fascinated by speed since the first time he jumped behind the wheel of a kart at age 4. Born in Israel but raised in Russia, Shwartzman has excelled through the ranks of Formula racing, collecting...

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