Jack Aitken retained as reserve at Williams

Member of the stable Williams since last year after leaving the fold Renault, Jack Aitken will continue his adventure near Grove.

Appointed reserve driver for the British team in 2020, the Englishman was extended for the 2021 campaign, the debut of which is scheduled for March 28 in Bahrain.

« I am delighted to be able to continue with Williams as reserve driver, he admitted. The professionalism and work ethic of the entire team makes me wear my outfit proudly ».

At the same time, Jack Aitken will have another program for his season “ which will be announced soon »He reveals.

In 2020, the 25-year-old driver had the opportunity to make his big debut in F1 during the Sakhir Grand Prix. That day, he had replaced George Russell called by Mercedes to supplement Lewis Hamilton affected by the coronavirus.

A situation which could recur this year in the event of a new positive case of Covid-19 at Williams or Mercedes.