close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US

Jack Aitken set for Williams FP1 appearance

Photo: © LAT Images

Jack Aitken set for Williams FP1 appearance

Formula 2 driver Aitken will get behind the wheel of the FW43

Jack Aitken will make his Formula 1 bow by driving in first practice for the Styrian Grand Prix on Friday.

Aitken, who races for Campos in F2, will replace George Russell for the 90-minute session.

Williams' head of vehicle performance Dave Robson said: "On Friday we will give Jack Aitken his first experience of the FW43 as he drives George’s car during FP1.

"Jack has been working hard with the engineers in Grove, and we are looking forward to working with him at the track as we continue with our intensive test programme."

Aitken joined Williams from the Renault academy for the coming season and is the team's official reserve driver for this year.

Given that a single positive Covid-19 test for either Russell or Nicholas Latifi could lead to Aitken stepping into a race weekend with little notice, getting the British driver seat time at this early stage in the season makes sense.

"Driving in FP1 is a pretty special occasion," wrote Aitken on social media. "I’ll definitely be driving out of the pit lane with a smile on my face."

Before you go...

Distracted Vettel's head must be spinning following Ferrari axe - Brawn

Red Bull left to rue two missed chances to win season opener

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

FIA chief claims F1 engine changes were blocked, and fans will hate the reason why

FIA chief claims F1 engine changes were blocked, and fans will hate the reason why

  • 2 hours ago
Oscar Piastri brutally honest over McLaren Norris relationship: 'We crossed the line'

Oscar Piastri brutally honest over McLaren Norris relationship: 'We crossed the line'

  • 3 hours ago
Aston Martin vibrations force Alonso and Stroll to visit the dentist - F1 insider

Aston Martin vibrations force Alonso and Stroll to visit the dentist - F1 insider

  • Yesterday 20:57
Will Miami Grand Prix be cancelled? Lightning threat poses risk to F1 race

Will Miami Grand Prix be cancelled? Lightning threat poses risk to F1 race

  • Yesterday 19:52
Max Verstappen reveals his racing limit: 'A risk I'm not willing to take'

Max Verstappen reveals his racing limit: 'A risk I'm not willing to take'

  • Yesterday 18:57
Donald Trump visit could cause Miami Grand Prix chaos

Donald Trump visit could cause Miami Grand Prix chaos

  • Yesterday 17:42

Just in

29-4
FIA chief claims F1 engine changes were blocked, and fans will hate the reason why
29-4
Oscar Piastri brutally honest over McLaren Norris relationship: 'We crossed the line'
29-4
Aston Martin vibrations force Alonso and Stroll to visit the dentist - F1 insider
29-4
Will Miami Grand Prix be cancelled? Lightning threat poses risk to F1 race
29-4
Max Verstappen reveals his racing limit: 'A risk I'm not willing to take'
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

FIA chief claims F1 engine changes were blocked, and fans will hate the reason why FIA

FIA chief claims F1 engine changes were blocked, and fans will hate the reason why

2 hours ago
Oscar Piastri brutally honest over McLaren Norris relationship: 'We crossed the line' McLaren F1

Oscar Piastri brutally honest over McLaren Norris relationship: 'We crossed the line'

3 hours ago
Aston Martin vibrations force Alonso and Stroll to visit the dentist - F1 insider Aston Martin

Aston Martin vibrations force Alonso and Stroll to visit the dentist - F1 insider

Yesterday 20:57
Will Miami Grand Prix be cancelled? Lightning threat poses risk to F1 race Miami Grand Prix

Will Miami Grand Prix be cancelled? Lightning threat poses risk to F1 race

Yesterday 19:52
Ontdek het op Google Play
x