Williams signs female test driver Susie Wolff

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In as male-dominated a sport as motor racing, women drivers are still a rarity - but not without their exceptions. Danica Patrick has become a household name in IndyCar and NASCAR, Vanina Ickx (daughter of legendary F1 driver Jacky) has contested Le Mans seven times, Sabine Schmitz is rightly known as the Queen of the Ring, and Natacha Gachnang has made a name for herself in Formula 3 and GT racing. But the latest announcement revolves around one Susie Wolff.

Driving for Mercedes-Benz in the DTM touring car series for the past several years, Susie has now been hired as a development driver for the Williams F1 team. In her new capacity, she'll be helping the team work out kinks in their simulator, the aerodynamics of the FW34 chassis and even undertake a full track test at an upcoming grand prix.

Now if you're thinking "Wolff and Williams - why do those names sound familiar together," you've got a keen memory. Toto Wolff is a board member and part owner of the team - and just also happens to be her husband. Follow the jump for the official announcement.Continue reading Williams signs female test driver Susie Wolff

Williams signs female test driver Susie Wolff originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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