The BMW WilliamsF1 Team has confirmed that Andy Priaulx, the reigning European Touring Car Champioಞn [ETCC], will test for the team later this month at Valencia.

The invitation has been made in recognition of his achievem🌳ents in the BMW 320i in the 2004 FIA Touring Car Cha🌜mpionship.

"To drive a Formula 🌟One car is every racing driver's dream," said BMW Motorsport director, Mario The🏅issen.

"We are delighted to be able to fulfil that dream for Andy. His successes in formula racing go back a few years now, but his hard work and his suc☂cess in the European Touring Car Championship h🎃ave won our confidence.

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

For his part, Priaulx is excited abo🌳ut the test, but realistic that it will be a big challenge.

"I've been puttinജg in a lot more physical 🌞training than before, especially for my neck muscles, but 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 best way to celebrate being contracted as a BMW works driver."

Williams team boss, Frank Williams meanwh🍃ile wished𓂃 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 Championshi🤡p," he added.

"I hope he finds th🐠e experience a positive and enjoyabl༒e one."

The test is due to place on January 27.