James Rossiter is a driver who has been working in Formula One for some time. The former BAR Honda and Super Aguri test driver currently holds a similar role with Force India but the bulk of his work is in the simulator, and not on track.
However the 29-year-old will get his first chance to drive a Formula One car on a race weekend when he takes over Adrian Sutil's VJM06 this weekend during First Practice.
It won't be his first time in the car though. The Brit drove the car during winter testing whilst the team debated on who would be their second driver.
His time in the car will allow him "to give greater feedback during race weekends when he normally supports the team from the factory by carrying out simulator running".
Speaking on the news himself, Rossiter said: "This is an amazing opportunity and I'm really looking forward to taking part in an official practice session during a Grand Prix weekend."
He added: "The fact that Silverstone is my home race makes the news even sweeter. The main reason for driving the car is to help progress the teams simulator programme, which I've been working on for almost twelve months. I drove the car during winter testing in February but it's valuable to have another opportunity to experience the real car and make sure it's in harmony with the simulator.
UPDATE:
Force India announced on Friday morning that because of wet weather, Rossiter's FP1 run would be cancelled.
They said: "The wet track means that unfortunately, James Rossiter won't get the previously announced FP1 run,"
They added: "His work was dependent on dry conditions. The team will evaluate other future opportunities for James to drive the VJM06, in conditions that will be more representative for the sim."
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It won't be his first time in the car though. The Brit drove the car during winter testing whilst the team debated on who would be their second driver.
His time in the car will allow him "to give greater feedback during race weekends when he normally supports the team from the factory by carrying out simulator running".
Speaking on the news himself, Rossiter said: "This is an amazing opportunity and I'm really looking forward to taking part in an official practice session during a Grand Prix weekend."
He added: "The fact that Silverstone is my home race makes the news even sweeter. The main reason for driving the car is to help progress the teams simulator programme, which I've been working on for almost twelve months. I drove the car during winter testing in February but it's valuable to have another opportunity to experience the real car and make sure it's in harmony with the simulator.
UPDATE:
Force India announced on Friday morning that because of wet weather, Rossiter's FP1 run would be cancelled.
They said: "The wet track means that unfortunately, James Rossiter won't get the previously announced FP1 run,"
They added: "His work was dependent on dry conditions. The team will evaluate other future opportunities for James to drive the VJM06, in conditions that will be more representative for the sim."
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