Spanish driver Sergio Canamasas will get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time when he carries out aero testing for the Caterham team.
Canamasas, who races with the squad's GP2 outfit, will complete a straightline test in France on June 20.
The 27-year-old from Barcelona will be driving the CT03 all day to help the team with the development of the car.
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