Verstappen lines up Herdez test.

Popular Dutch former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen will be testing for the Herdez team next week at Sebring with an eye on a race seat.

Verstappen, who last drove in F1 in the 2003 season for Minardi - will be testing for the Herdez team on Wednesday and possibly Thursday, according to the Dutchman's personal website.

Monday sees the Dutchman have a seat fitting at Indianapolis before the test later in the week when Verstappen will test along with some three other drivers.

After many years of having Formula One as his only focus, Verstappen is finally looking elsewhere to take his undoubted talents. "I am ready for it," he tells hos website. "It has been a long time, also for my fans. It has paid off, we have made the first step. The preparation is not optimal but I will show them what I'm worth. I want to compete, so with good lap times I want to convince the team that I am the right man for the job."

Should Verstappen get the seat he will partner Mexican Mario Dominguez who has had a lot of contact with Midland regarding a 2006 Formula One race seat.