Williams’ reserve driver Valtteri Bottas to run the car on first day of Mugello test – Formula 1 news
Williams’ reserve driver Valtteri Bottas is set to run the car on the first day of the in-season test which is to be held at Mugello circuit, next week.
Bottas will be on track on Wednesday while the pair of drivers, Bruno Senna and Pastor Maldonado will be behind the wheel on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Finnish driver took victory in GP3 champion in the preceding year. Moreover, he also ran Williams’ car at the free Friday practice sessions at Malaysia, China and Bahrain circuits.
The UK based team is currently at seventh place in the constructors’ standings with 18 points and is looking forward to improve their pace in the races ahead.
Moreover, Senna is presently at 11th position in the drivers’ championship with 14 points. He struggled in the season opener held at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia and could not score any points.
Nevertheless, in the second race at Sepang International Circuit he managed to secure 6th place after starting the race from 13th grid position. In the third race at Shanghai International Circuit in China he came 7th after taking start from 14th place in
the grid.
Contrarily in the fourth at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir he finished at 22nd place after he qualified for 15th position.
On the other hand, Senna’s teammate, Maldonado could not pocket any points in the three of the first four races in the season until now. Nonetheless, he came 8th in the third race in China and secured 4 points with which he is standing at 14th place in the
drivers’ championship ahead of the Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo of Toro Rosso.
Williams are making the best of the efforts so as to make the substantial developments and essential preparations in order to enhance the pace of their car for the races ahead. Additionally, they are targeting to evaluate the car in the Mugello test to come
up well prepared in the European season’s first race which is going to be held at Jerez circuit in Spain.
Besides, they are hoping to fight for a competitive position in this year’s championship.
Tags: