Williams Racing on Monday announced Karun Chandhok as official driver for its Heritage division. In his new role as Williams Heritage Driver, Karun will focus on the testing and public demonstration of Williams’s historic racing cars.
Williams Heritage was created to manage the team’s collection of historic Formula One cars, dating from Williams’s first season in F-1 in 1977 to the most recently retired models. With one of the world’s finest reserves of competition cars with an impeccable pedigree, the Williams Heritage programme presents an exclusive investment and ownership opportunity for active enthusiasts and investors.
As part of his new role, Chandhok will also act as a driver coach to customers of Williams Heritage who have purchased a running car and use Williams Heritage to run and maintain it.
Chandhok said: “Williams is such an iconic British team, steeped in racing history so it’s a real honour to be involved in its Heritage programme. I look forward to not only demonstrating the cars from time to time, but working with other Williams car owners to help them fully enjoy their experience of driving these pieces of F1 history.”
