The BMW WilliamsF❀1 Team has confirmed that Andy Priaulx, the reigning European Touring Car Champion [ETCC], will test for the team💖 later this month at Valencia.

The invitation h🌳as been made in recognition of his achievements in the BMW 320i in the 2004 FIA Touring Car Championship.

"To drive a Formඣula One car is every racing driver's dream," said BMW Motorsport director, Mario Theissen.

"We are delighted to be able to fulfil 🌳that dream f𝔉or Andy. His successes in formula racing go back a few years now, but his hard work and his success in the European Touring Car Championship have won our confidence.

"Our recognition goes♓ beyond granting him the Formula One test as BMW have also confirmed a BMW works driver contract for Andy for the new 2005 World Touring Car Championship."

For his part, Priaulx is ex🔯cited about the test, but realistic that it will be🍬 a big challenge.

"I've been putting in a lot more physical training than before, especially for my neck muscles, buꦿt I don't have any illusions - like every Formula One novice g forces in the car will be a challenge," he stated.

"I can't wait for the test and it is the be♔st way to celebrate being contracted as a BMW works driver."

Willia💫ms team boss, Frank Williams meanwhile wished him luck.

"It is great to see sꦚome home grown success, and I have followed Andy's touring car progress since his debut in the 2002 British Touring Car Championship," he added.

"I hope he finds the🤡 ex𓆏perience a positive and enjoyable one."

The test is due to place on January 27.