Nicholas Latifi will take to his home circuit, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, this Friday for his first grand prix session in Canada.

Following successful tests with Williams, including runs in this year’s in-season tests, the reserve driver will make his grand prix debut on Friday.

“I’m really excited to take part in my first FP1 session with the team,” the Formula 2 driver said.

“The fact that it’s at my home GP will definitely add an extra bit of excitement but nonetheless the goal still remains the same.

“I want to do a good job for the team and give them the feedback they need to guide them going into FP2.