Oxford racing driver James Rossiter has been named as an official test driver for Brackley's Honda Racing F1 Team.

Christian Klien moves in as the team's test and reserve driver, backing up the race drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello.

Klien assumes the lead testing role from Anthony Davidson, who has secured a race seat with the Super Aguri F1 Team.

The Austrian will join the Honda Racing F1 Team when winter testing gets under way from the end of the month.

In addition to his regular testing duties, Klien will attend Grands Prix with the team and will be on stand-by if required to substitute for either race driver in a Grand Prix at short notice.