Luciano Bacheta Drives Williams FW33 At Silverstone

Newly-crowned FIA Formula 2 World Champion, Luciano Bacheta, received his first taste of Formula 1 machinery earlier today at the Silverstone circuit. This test, competed in last year’s FW33 car, was part of his prize for clinching the Formula 2 Championship. The 22-year-old led the Championship from start to finish, in utterly dominating fashion.

After clinching the Championship last month at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Luciano Bacheta was awarded a test drive with the Williams Formula 1 team. This prize has been awarded to numerous F2 World Champions before him, and has enabled Bacheta to complete enough mileage to qualify for an FIA Super License which is required for all drivers to compete in Formula 1.

“Today’s gone very well for me.” Explained Luciano Bacheta, “I’ve had a good mix of wet and dry running which has been a perfect way to learn how the car works and adapts. Just to be around a team like Williams is a special experience and I’ve gained so much from the day.

“I’m still taking it all in and I am sure that it won’t be until I go away and reflect that I’ll realize quite how brilliant it was. The car is just a pleasure to drive, better than anything I’ve driven before, so I’d love to have some more experience of Formula One in the future.”

The Briton competed around the International layout of the Silverstone circuit, and carried out five sessions throughout his day with the team. Sir Frank Williams was highly impressed with the way Bacheta won the Formula 2 title, which included four consecutive wins at the beginning of the season.

“I’d like to pass on my congratulations to Luciano for winning the F2 title, a feat made all the more impressive by the way he achieved it with an unprecedented four consecutive wins at the start of the season.” Said Sir Frank Williams, “No doubt he learnt a lot from today’s experience and it will stand him in good stead for his future career which looks very promising indeed.”

Luciano Bacheta was sensationally dominant throughout the Formula 2 season, winning the opening four races of the season, not to mention his splendid display of consistency which saw him only retire once all season. Bacheta has impressed Sir Frank Williams this season, and is unarguably set to continue his path up the motor sport ladder next season.

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