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The team of four-times world champion Sebastian
Vettel and Lance Stroll said in a statement on Wednesday that
she will work with partners and "across a variety of
disciplines".
If somewhat vague on detail, the new job could involve the
26-year-old Briton showing off some of the skills featured in
the yet-to-be-released Bond movie 'No Time to Die'.
"I enjoy sending cars sideways almost as much as I do racing,"
she told Reuters.
Aston Martin, the fictional British secret agent's car of
choice, have played up the Bond connection since returning to
Formula One this season in a rebranding of Silverstone-based
Racing Point.
Their F1 car launch in March was presented online by "Quantum of
Solace" actress Gemma Arterton, with Bond actor Daniel Craig
delivering a message of support.
Hawkins, a former British karting champion, also has racing
credentials although far from the level required to obtain a
Formula One super-licence.
The all-female W Series is supporting Formula One and Hawkins
follows defending champion Jamie Chadwick, who has a development
role with Williams, in forging a connection to an F1 team.
Daughter of an air-conditioning fitter, her racing career
stalled for lack of cash until the Formula Three-level W Series
came along in 2019 with all costs paid.
"When I was 10 or 11 I was named the female most likely to make
it to Formula One and it never materialised," said Hawkins, who
recalled once beating future Red Bull F1 driver Alexander Albon.
"I may not have made it... but I'm certainly proud of where I am
and the journey I've been on to get to where I am."
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Christian Radnedge)
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