The Williams Formula One team has confirmed today that Luca Ghiotto will make his Formula One debut with the team at the young driver test in Hungary on 1-2 August.
The 22-year-old will split driving duties with regular driver Felipe Massa at the two-day test, which will immediately follow the Hungarian Grand Prix.
2015 GP3 runner-up, Luca, has been a regular front-runner in this year's FIA Formula 2 Championship, finishing all but one race inside the top 10. He became a GP2 race-winner in his rookie season last year before the series was rebranded for 2017. He is currently fifth in the Drivers' Championship with three podium finishes.
The young Italian achieved five wins in the 2015 GP3 Series, breaking the record for the number of pole positions and fastest laps in a season, but narrowly missed out on the title to Esteban Ocon, after losing out to the Frenchman at the final race of the season.
“A big thanks to Williams for this opportunity,” Lucas said. “I think the first F1 test for any driver is a special moment, and to do it with such an historic team is even better so I'm really excited. Of course, I also need to focus on the F2 weekend beforehand, but I'm really looking forward to the test and I really hope it goes well.”
