Kubica to debut new Alfa Romeo C39 in Barcelona!

©AlfaRomeoRacing

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN reserve driver Robert Kubica has been entrusted with the first public roll-out of the team's new car at the start of pre-season testing on Wednesday.

While Kimi Raikkonen shook down Alfa's 2020 contender at Fiorano last Friday, Kubica will be first to drive the C39 in Barcelona.

Launch Gallery: Alfa Romeo Racing C39

The Pole will take to the Circuit de Catalunya in the morning before handing the new car over to Antonio Giovinazzi for the afternoon session.

Raikkonen will enjoy a full day in the car on Thursday before Giovinazzi takes over on Friday.

We'll put together a full team-by-team driver line-up for this week's three-day segment a little later today when each outfit completes its schedule.

So, stay tuned…

Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.