Astana pilot to debut as reserve driver at Spanish Formula-1 Grand-Prix

Daniel Juncadella. ©RaceFace

Spaniard Daniel Juncadella, Kazakhstan's Astana racing driver, has become the test driver of Williams team. He will debut at the Spanish Formula-1 Grand-Prix Championship, Vesti.kz reports citing Arthur Ardavichus, manager of Astana team. According to Ardavichus, the bronze prize-winner of 2012 Dakar race, Astana has signed a one-year contract with Williams team. Astana logo will be placed on the British team’s race cars and Juncadella’s gear. The Spanish Grand-Prix will be held in Barcelona, in Juncadella’s home town on May 10-12. Juncadella turned 22 on May 7.