McLaren have today announced that 22 year old Brit Oliver Turvey will test for the team at the young drivers test in Jerez, which starts tomorrow and runs to December 3rd.
Turvey is currently driving in the GP2 Asia series for the iSport International team.
Turvey gets to drive the 2009 McLaren as a prize for winning the 2006 McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year award. He said;
“I’ve gone over this moment so many times in my mind, so it’s very exciting to be getting this opportunity to test with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team at Jerez this week. My aim is to enjoy the experience, but also to learn as much as I can from it. If possible, I’d also like to be able to help the team with their preparations for the 2010 season.”
McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh said;
“We’re extremely proud of our commitment to young talent and the efforts we’ve made to ensure the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver winners are given the experience of a lifetime when they test with us.”
“A drive in a race-wining Formula 1 car is every racing driver’s dream, and I’m sure Oliver will use this week’s test as the perfect opportunity to broaden his experience as he continues his successful single-seater career.”
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