The BMW WilliamsF1 Team has confirmed that Andy Priaulx, the reigning European Touring Carꦑ Champion [ETCC], will test for the team later this month at Val꧟encia.

The invitation has been made in recognitio♌n of his achievements in the BMW 320i in the 2004 FIA Touring Car Championship.

"To drive a Formula One car is every racing driver's dream," said B♔MW Motorsport director, Mario Theissen.

"We are delighted to be a🐲ble to fulfil that dream for 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 Chaꩵmpionship."

For his part, 🅠Priaulx is excited 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, but I don't have any illus♋ions - like every Formula One novice g forces in the car will be a challenge," ಌhe stated.

"I can't wait for the test and it is the best wa🐻y to celebrate being contracte🥃d as a BMW works driver."

Williams team boss, F🌄rank Willi🌞ams meanwhile wished him luck.

"It is great to see some 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 experience a positive and enjoyable oneꦉ."

The test is due to place on January 27.