Markus Winkelhock, the son of ex-Formula One driver Manfred, has been named as a Midland test driver for next year.

The new BMW-Sauber team have completed their line-up for next season by recruiting Robert Kubica as their tester.

Heikki Kovalainen has his eyes on a Formula One race drive in 2007 after confirming he will be Renault’s third driver next season.