article_snippet.sent: For the first time the Enstone-based marque are providing the Enstone-based marque test and reserve driver with a number of outings in Friday's first practice session ahead of grand prix weekends.
article_snippet.sent: Ordinarily in the past, Lotus' reserve has been nothing more than a spare part, stood on the sidelines whilst the race drivers completed the race drivers tasks.
article_snippet.sent: Jolyon Palmer will drive in every Friday practice session for Lotus' this season .
article_snippet.sent: not just as a driver doing all the donkey work too.
article_snippet.sent: Every Friday Palmer will be behind the wheel - as was the case in China last week and again in Bahrain this week - his run-plan will be similar to that of whoever his replaces.
article_snippet.sent: It's not like we've seen in FP1 sessions before with other drivers where they have been on quali settings, engine turned up or low fuel. '
article_snippet.sent: Palmer drives  during practice for the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend .
highlights_snippet.sent: Jolyon Palmer will drive in every Friday practice session for Lotus .
  