The Frenchman is part of the Mercedes young driver programme, but has been loaned out to Renault this year to help his development.

He will take part in FP1 at the Spanish Grand Prix for the French car manufacturer, and is also scheduled to run on the opening day of the test for the Renault team as well.

However, Mercedes has confirmed that he will then switch cars to join the Brackley-based outfit for the second day, taking over from Nico Rosberg.

Ocon is not the only youngster getting some running at the first of two in-season tests that are allowed this year.

Williams will give Alex Lynn his first F1 outing of the year on the opening day of the test, before he hands the car over to Felipe Massa.

Force India will be using Alfonso Celis Jr. for both days of the test, while McLaren will split duties between reserve Stoffel Vandoorne and race regular Jenson Button.

Sauber will be the only team not taking part in the test because it has no updates to evaluate nor a young driver to run.