Wolff to kick off Williams test in Barcelona

Williams test driver Susie Wolff will drive the the Williams FW37, at Barcelona on the opening day of Formula 1’s second pre-season test which gets underway on Thursday.

The 32-year-old, wife of Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff, has been handed an expanded role at Williams after impressing in the the two Friday practice sessions she participated in last year.

Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa will then take over the car respectively over the following two days and then will share driving duties on the final of four days.

Wolff is also earmarked to take part in two more FP1 sessions during the season.