Susie Wolff will be stepping up to the position of official test driver for Williams Martini Racing for the the 2 015 F1 season

In this role, Wolff will be driving the Williams Mercedes FW37 in two FP1 sessions and two test days during tthe season.

She will also be conducting extensive simulator testing to help in the ongoing development of the FW37 and FW38 .

This new role builds on Susie’s three seasons as Development Driver for Williams which culminated in driving the FW36 during practice at the 2014 British and German Grands Prix .

This saw her become the first female driver to drive in a Grand Prix weekend for two decades.

Wolff said; “This is another step in the right direction for me. I am delighted Williams are recognising my progression, hard work and that it is performance that counts."

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