News Details
Former McLaren tester Gary Paffett joins Williams
McLaren testing stalwart Gary Paffett has joined Williams as a simulator driver. The 1999 McLaren Autosport BRDC award winner has joined the Grove based team as their simulator driver for the 2016 season. The former DTM driver acted as a McLaren test driver between 2005 & 2014, missing out on several race seats with the team over the intervening years. Paffett has a wealth of experience as a test driver. According to Williams, Paffett has taken part in 72 official F1 test days, completing 4971 laps and clocking up 22,745 kilometres. Paffett's new role will see him assist the development department in terms of vehicle science. He will be working closely with the team throughout the year....
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Williams signs Gary Paffett for 2016 simulator driver...
Williams signs Gary Paffett for 2016 simulator driver role Williams F1...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Williams F1 adds Gary Paffett in simulator role
Williams has announced Gary Paffett will join its team ahead of the 2016...
9y ago from Crash.net
Paffett joins Williams as simulator driver
Daimler Media Former McLaren test driver and DTM racer Gary Paffett has...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
Former McLaren test driver Paffett joins Williams
Former McLaren test and reserve driver Gary Paffett has joined Formula...
9y ago from SuperSport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
‘Super talented’ MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira...
Pedro Acosta believes “super talented” rookie Diogo Moreira has the...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Max Biaggi: Aprilia 'not scared by any track' after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou delivers takedown of McLaren F1 drivers...
IndyCar champion Alex Palou has delivered a takedown of both McLaren...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power turns first IndyCar laps with Andretti at...
IndyCar veteran Will Power completed his first test laps with his new...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Power completes “very good” first outing with...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Naturally-aspirated V8: What Ford is doing differently...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
How did WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera’s single-seater...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026, Stage 8: Toyota scores 1-2 in...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Could time bonuses solve the “yo-yo effect” at the...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Race for Guehi wide open with Man City, Liverpool and...
The race to sign Marc Guehi is wide open and there is not a favourite or a...
3h ago from SkySports.com
FA Cup fourth round draw – live
️ Draw for the last 32 to begin at 6.35pm GMT at Anfield<br>⚽️...
4h ago from TheGuardian.com
Robert Pires claims 26-year-old Arsenal star is now in...
Arsenal legend Robert Pires has heaped praise on Declan Rice, calling him...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Liam Rosenior provides fitness update on Cole Palmer...
Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, has disclosed that Cole Palmer and...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 star's MUM found out he would be Max Verstappen's...
Red Bull F1 star Isack Hadjar has explained how... Read More »
58m ago from GPFans.com
Hill and Herbert name their F1 ‘dark horses’ for 2026
Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert believe the 2026... Read More »
6h ago from F1i.com
Ex-Ferrari engineer reveals who is to blame for Lewis...
Former Ferrari F1 engineer Luigi Mazzola has had... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
