COTA becomes "official training partner" with De Silvestro

Circuit of The Americas has announced that it will be the official training partner for driver Simona De Silvestro. The Swiss has embarked on a testing program with the Sauber team in hopes of advancing into F1 racing as soon as next year. She recently becoming the first female to test a Formula 1 car on Ferrari's Fiorano circuit in northern Italy (see video below), and will continue her training at COTA in early August.

"We are thrilled to be a part of Simona's journey to becoming the first full-time female driver in Formula 1 racing," said COTA President and CEO Jason Dial. "What better place for her to continue to advance her training than at Circuit of The Americas, the North American home for world-class motorsports. In addition to being her official training partner, COTA is dedicated to building awareness around STEM education and sustainable practices- two things which are very important to Simona as well."

The former IndyCar driver, who tested last week at Valencia, said she looked forward to extending her training program to the United States.

"My racing career has evolved in America, so I can't think of a better track to train at than Circuit of The Americas," De Silvestro said. "The track is truly a world class facility and one of the best on the entire calendar. I can't wait to drive there."