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F1: Susie Wolff To Debut New FW35 In Aero Test
Susie Wolff will give the new Williams FW35 its first miles in an aero test in Spain next month...
Adam Cooper  | http://www.speedtv.com  |  Posted January 28, 2013   Balen (BEL)
Susie Wolff is taking on an expanded role with Williams this year. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Williams says that Susie Wolff will have an expanded role as development driver in 2013, involving more time in the simulator and in the actual car.

Indeed, Wolff will give the new FW35 its first miles in an aero test at Idiada, Spain next month.

Wolff is married to Williams shareholder and new Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff.

“Last year was a valuable experience and I certainly feel that I’ve developed a lot as a driver,” said Wolff. “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.’’

Technical Director Mike Coughlan, commented: ‘’Susie has proved herself to be a valuable addition to our driver roster, and her feedback during simulator sessions is second to none. As a result, we will be stepping up her role this year, and I’m looking forward to the progress we can make with Susie’s input in conjunction with that of Pastor (Maldonado) and Valtteri (Bottas).’’

Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.
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