Williams has confirmed the appointment of Oliver Turvey, who will be a part of the Grove-based F1 outfit as its new take a look at and growth driver from the upcoming 2025 F1 season.
British racing driver Oliver is a highly-respected determine in motorsport, bringing over 15 years of expertise throughout System 1, System E, and sportscar racing.
In his new function, he’ll play a pivotal half in advancing Williams’ growth programmes and simulator operations to assist the British workforce’s race drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
This may embrace growing Williams’ state-of-the-art new driver-in-loop (DIL) simulator which can develop into operational later this 12 months and is a part of the workforce’s plan to put money into the individuals, expertise and infrastructure wanted to maneuver up the grid.
Turvey beforehand acquired the Autosport BRDC Younger Driver of the 12 months Award and received the Le Mans 24 Hours. He has spent the final 15 years as a take a look at and growth driver at McLaren Racing.
Talking of the announcement, Williams’ sporting director Sven Smeets commented: “We’re very joyful to welcome Oliver to the workforce. He brings an unlimited quantity of expertise and experience that will likely be invaluable to our development as we proceed to strengthen the workforce throughout the board.
“The function of a take a look at and growth driver is important to our journey again in the direction of success, and I’m assured that Oliver, who will be a part of Harrison Scott, will lead to a robust workforce growing the present and future vehicles.”
Reflecting on his new function, Turvey added: “I’m delighted to hitch Williams. It’s an honour to have the chance to hitch such an historic and profitable workforce.
“I’ve lengthy admired Williams and watching Damon Hill win the World Championship for them is a second that impressed me as I started my very own racing profession in karting. The ambition and willpower driving this challenge are extremely inspiring, and I’m excited for the problem forward to assist deliver the workforce again to the highest.
“It’s a privilege to work alongside Alex and Carlos, who I think about two of the most effective drivers in F1. I stay up for utilizing my expertise as each a driver and engineer to work carefully with the workforce at Grove to boost the automobile’s efficiency within the simulator and assist the race workforce.
“I wish to thank James, Sven, and the Board for placing their belief in me. I’ll give the whole lot I’ve to assist the workforce obtain success.”
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