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Oliver Turvey brings with him a wealth of experience that will serve Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon well in his new role with the F1 team.
Oliver Turvey has been signed as Williams’ new test and development driver, with the F1 team confirming his significant role in advancing their development programs and simulator operations to support race drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Turvey’s main focus will be on developing Williams’ new driver-in-loop simulator set to launch later this year. With experience in various motorsport categories, including winning the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2014, Turvey has spent the last 15 years as a test and development driver with McLaren. Expressing his excitement in joining Williams, Turvey stated his admiration for the team’s history and success, noting the inspiration he drew from watching Damon Hill win the world championship. He looks forward to working with Alex and Carlos, aiming to contribute his expertise as both a driver and engineer to enhance the car’s performance and support the team’s success at Williams.
