Susie Wolff and Daniel Juncadella will join Williams regular Pastor Maldonado at the upcoming Silverstone Young Driver Test.
Wolff, partner of Mercedes chairman Toto, has taken part in numerous straightline tests for the Grove outfit, most recently in February, but has never taken part in an official test session.
The Scot hopes to get a better understanding of the car to aid her development feedback when back at the factory simulator testing.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for me, so now it is up to me to prepare myself the best that I can for the day. It’s going to be a big challenge but the most important thing is to do a solid and consistent job and to give good feedback to the team to be able to prove I am at the level to compete on a day such as this.
“Most of my work is based in the simulator which is why this day is so important for me. It will give me a better understanding of what the car is like on track and how that correlates to the simulator which will also help further develop the work I can do there.”
Juncadella meanwhile is currently racing in DTM, the German Touring Car series, for Mücke Motorsport. He has impressed in a number of single-seater categories over the last few years winning the prestigious Macau Grand Prix in 2011 and becoming Formula 3 Euro Series Champion in 2012.
“It’s a great chance for me and I hope I can help the team next week,” said the 22-year-old. “It’s an important test for any young driver as there aren’t many opportunities to drive a Formula one car.
“I had my first taste of Formula One as a prize for winning the 2012 Formula 3 Euro Series title, but it was a 2009 car so I therefore see this as being the real deal, having the chance to drive a current car in a full test.
“I’ve spent a couple of days at the factory getting to know the team and I felt at home. Looking at the history of the team is also amazing and so to get this chance with Williams, a team so many great drivers have raced for, makes it even more special.”
Following the recent regulation changes to the Young Driver Test, which now permit current F1 race drivers to take part in order to conduct tyre evaluations for Pirelli, Maldonado will also have a day behind the wheel working on tyre development.
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