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IRL champion Scott Dixon tested a Formula One car for the first time in his career. Dixon drove a 2004 Williams-BMW at Paul Ricard, turning 30 laps. After several laps, Dixon got his times down to the 1:15 range, about three seconds slower than the typical F1 test driver.

Williams officials said Dixon will get a three-day test at the end of April. He has been rumored as a possible replacement for Juan Montoya, who is bolting for McLaren at the end of this season.

"There are a number of people we are interested in, and Scott Dixon is one of them,'' said Patrick Head, technical director and part owner of the Williams team. Additionally, Ralf Schumacher has yet to renew his Williams-BMW contract for next season, so Dixon could drive for Williams for the 2005 season.

"We have at least one place on the team that we have to fill,'' Head said. "We have not filled it yet. We have talked to a number of people.''

Head said this ...

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