Jean-Eric Vergne will get the opportunity to drive the current Red Bull RB7 at the upcoming Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi in a fortnight.
Drivers can only compete if they have participated in three or less Formula 1 races.
Vergne has driven for Toro Rosso on one occasion during Friday practice at the Japanese GP. He was the 2011 runner-up in the Formula Renault 3.5 series and has been a Red Bull junior since 2007.
“I’m really looking forward to driving the RB7 in Abu Dhabi,” said Vergne. “I know the track already and have had some track time in a Formula One car this year, which will help.
“I’m extremely happy that Red Bull Racing has given me this opportunity, it will be a massive experience for me and to be driving the best Formula One car is something quite amazing. I will make the best out of the three days, it will be an important three days and I’m looking forward to it.”
