David Wong, Team Principal, Team PETRONAS Syntium Proton said: "The first official test day is a big milestone for us, and the first time our new PETRONAS-backed works Proton Impian BTCC challenger will be seen in public. So far, progress has been good - the shakedown with Car 1 was on schedule and successful and we've spent a useful session with our Malaysian and British chassis engineers evaluating the suspension characteristics on a four-post rig. We've learned a lot and are now looking forward to some serious track time.

The first time we take to the track with the other BTCC challengers will be a special day for Malaysian motorsport - and another step in our development as a serious competitor at the highest level."