Sam Michael, Technical Director, Williams F1:

“This week was all about giving young drivers a shot in the car. We spent the time evaluating AndySoucek, who did a superb job on day one and really showed he can handle a Formula One car. NicoHulkenberg took over for days two and three and worked on set-up with the high fuel loads we will beracing next season.”

Nico Hulkenberg:“We’ve had two positive days at Jerez. It was good for me to get back in the car and get some laps inbefore next year. I covered a lot of mileage, which I was pleased about, and I got used to driving theF1 car quite quickly, which I wasn’t really expecting as it’s been quite a long time since my lastouting. The car felt good and we fitted in a lot of set-up work, so I’m happy with the two days.”

Andy Soucek:“Tuesday was a perfect day, a dream day. I thought I was near the front, but I never expected tofinish at the top of the times. I’m very proud of myself but I also have to thank Williams for thisopportunity. I still can’t believe I’ve just had my first Formula One test, it feels like a dream! This hasbeen an amazing year for me and I think I deserve a seat in Formula One next year. I’m doingeverything I can to secure a drive, and I think my performance this week will help with that objective.”

JEREZ TEST 3 DECEMBER 2009Circuit: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. 4.423kmObjective: Young driver test with Nico Hulkenberg and Andy SoucekWeather: Mixed – cloudy, wet and sunny.Average ambient temperature: 17°CDriver Total Days Total KMS Best Overall TimeN Hulkenberg 2 884.6 1:19.184A Soucek 1 384.801 1:19.158