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Jan
28th

F1: Williams confirms Susie Wolff as development driver for 2013

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From Williams press release

The Williams F1 Team confirmed Monday morning that development driver, Susie Wolff will be continuing her role with the team during the 2013 Formula 1 season.

Susie Wolff, née Stoddart, joined the Williams F1 Team in April 2012 and has played a valuable role in helping to develop the Williams-Renault FW34 and FW35.

F1 Susie Wolff Williams FW33
Susie Wolff aboard the Williams FW33. (Photo: Williams F1 Team)

Susie's level of involvement will increase during the 2013 season, with an increased programme in the team's simulator combined with a greater level of in-car testing. She will be the first to get behind the wheel of the FW35 when she drives the car at Idiada next month, and will do the majority of aerodynamic testing this season.

Prior to joining the Williams F1 Team Susie spent seven seasons driving in DTM driving for Mercedes, and was twice nominated for the prestigious BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award.


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