Susie Wolff To Continue As Williams F1 Development Driver In 2013

Williams has announced that its Development Driver Susie Wolff will continue in her role during the upcoming campaign. The 30 year old from Oban, whose husband Toto Wolff recently moved to Mercedes to replace Norbert Haug, will expand her role with the Grove-based outfit, conducting a great number of aerodynamic tests as well as increasing her simulator program in 2013.

The former DTM driver, who joined Williams last year, has played a significant role in the development of last year's Renault-powered FW34 and will be the first to drive the FW35 car at the Idiada test circuit in Spain.

"I really enjoy my time working with Williams and feel very much at home here," Wolff explained. "Increasing my role this year will further this progression and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the FW35 for the first time next month."

"I’m showing that women can play a role at the top level of motorsport and would like to thank Sir Frank Williams and the whole of the technical team for the trust they continue to show in me."

Williams F1 will take part in the first pre-season test in Jerez on February 5, running its 2012 FW34. The team is scheduled to unveil its 2013 challenger, the FW35, on Tuesday February 19 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain.

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