Renault development driver Oliver Rowland will drive one of the team's F1 cars for the first time on track at Assen next month.

The 24-year-old will take a step closer to realising his dream of becoming a Formula 1 driver when he drives Renault's 2012 V8-powered Lotus E20 car at Gamma Racing Day on August 5.

Rowland, who currently sits third in the Formula 2 championship standings, will take to the track on Saturday, with Nico Hulkenberg on driving duties the following day.

The event, held in the Netherlands, is expected to see crowds of around 100,000 fans.

Rowland, who drives for DAMS in Formula 2, said: 'It's a really exciting time for me to drive Renault's F1 car in front of 100,000 people in Holland.

"I see this as a step in the right direction to achieving my dream of driving in Formula 1."

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