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Formula 2 racer Luca Ghiotto will make his test debut next week with Williams, as the Italian will be bringing out the FW40 at the second in-season test in Hungary. Ghiotto will split duties with Felipe Massa, with both men driving a single day each.
In 2015, the 22-year-old finished runner-up in the GP3 series, losing out on the title to Force India's Esteban Ocon. Ghiotto currently sits fifth in the Formula 2 standings, competing in his second year of the feeder series. He thanked Williams for his opportunity and admitted he is looking forward to it.
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"A big thanks to Williams for this opportunity," said Ghiotto. "I think the first F1 test for any driver is a special moment, and to do it with such a 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."
Deputy team principal Claire Williams added: "This will be Luca's first opportunity of a Formula 1 outing. Our team has a strong track record for developing young talent, and we always enjoy seeing young drivers getting opportunities to demonstrate their ability. I look forward to seeing how he performs in the car next month."
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