The 18-year-old Brazilian, who is competing in the European F3 Championship with Motopark, will drive on the second day of the post-British Grand Prix test.

He will take over from regular driver Carlos Sainz, who will pilot the car on the first day.

Speaking about his opportunity, Sette Camara said: “I’m very happy and excited to be testing with Scuderia Toro Rosso. It’s a great opportunity which I’ve worked very hard for, and I’d like to thank everyone who has made this possible, especially Red Bull.”

Pressure point

Team boss Franz Tost said that the test would be invaluable for allowing his outfit to better understand how the youngster can cope with the pressure involved in being around F1.

“Personally, I find it fascinating to see how these youngsters adapt, not just to the extra power, downforce and braking of a Formula 1 car, but also how they react to the pressure of a day in the F1 spotlight,” explained Tost.

“It provides a valuable insight into how they might progress in the future. Therefore I am pleased to welcome Sergio to our team for the day and I hope that it will be a mutually beneficial experience.”