Williams has confirmed the appointment of Oliver Turvey, who will be part of the Grove-based F1 outfit as its new check and improvement 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 Method 1, Method E, and sportscar racing.
In his new function, he’ll play a pivotal half in advancing Williams’ improvement programmes and simulator operations to help the British group’s race drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
It will embody creating Williams’ state-of-the-art new driver-in-loop (DIL) simulator which can develop into operational later this yr and is a part of the group’s plan to spend money on the folks, expertise and infrastructure wanted to maneuver up the grid.
Turvey beforehand acquired the Autosport BRDC Younger Driver of the 12 months Award and gained the Le Mans 24 Hours. He has spent the final 15 years as a check and improvement driver at McLaren Racing.
Talking of the announcement, Williams‘ sporting director Sven Smeets commented: “We’re very completely satisfied to welcome Oliver to the group. He brings an enormous quantity of expertise and experience that shall be invaluable to our development as we proceed to strengthen the group throughout the board.
“The function of a check and improvement driver is important to our journey again in direction of success, and I’m assured that Oliver, who will be part of Harrison Scott, will lead to a powerful group creating the present and future vehicles.”
Reflecting on his new function, Turvey added: “I’m delighted to affix Williams. It’s an honour to have the chance to affix such an historic and profitable group.
“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 undertaking are extremely inspiring, and I’m excited for the problem forward to assist carry the group again to the highest.
“It’s a privilege to work alongside Alex and Carlos, who I take into account two of the very best drivers in F1. I look ahead to utilizing my expertise as each a driver and engineer to work intently with the group at Grove to reinforce the automobile’s efficiency within the simulator and help the race group.
“I want to thank James, Sven, and the Board for placing their belief in me. I’ll give every thing I’ve to assist the group obtain success.”
