Struggling Williams appoint Israeli Nissany as test driver


Israeli racing driver Roy Nissany poses for a photo after signing with British Formula One motor racing team Williams in Tel Aviv, Israel January 15, 2020. REUTERS/Corinna Kern

(Reuters) - Israeli Roy Nissany will take part in three free practice sessions with the tail-end Williams Formula One team at grand prix weekends this season after being appointed official test driver on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old will also drive in a rookie test day, the former world champions announced at a news conference in Tel Aviv, and be involved in simulator sessions at the Grove factory.

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