Williams to run Aitken and Nissany at Abu Dhabi test

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Williams Racing has announced that Jack Aitken and Roy Nissany will constitute its line-up for F1's young drivers' test scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi after the end of the 2020 season.

The British outfit also confirmed that Nissany will enjoy a third FP1 outing with the team at next week's Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday November 27.

The 25-year-old Israeli racer who is currently competing with Trident in the FIA Formula 2 Championship previously ran with Williams in FP1 at Barcelona and Monza, while Aitken was entrusted with the team's Fw43 in free practice for the Styrian Grand Prix.

"The Abu Dhabi test is another great opportunity for me to develop my connection with the car," commented Nissany.

"In contrast to an FP1, the test gives us much more time and miles to fine tune and synergise the car and my driving."

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The December 15th young drivers test at Yas Marina will take place over a single day and will only include drivers who have not started more than two Grands Prix.

“Of course I’m delighted to be able to step back into the FW43 in Abu Dhabi," said Aitken.

"After my FP1 outing with the team earlier in the year, I’ll be looking to build upon my experience with the team and get some ever-welcome laps under my belt.

"Although we won’t be able to test too much with the way the programme is set, there are always things to learn, and it will be a great way to finish the season."

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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.