Aston Martin has prolonged its contract with Felipe Drugovich. The Brazilian will stay the British group’s check and reserve driver by 2025. He’ll alternate his duties with Stoffel Vandoorne. Final week, Aston Martin already confirmed to GPblog that the Belgian may even keep on.
In response to Aston Martin, Drugovich, who has labored for the British group since 2022, is a key a part of the group and has been instrumental in its success. In the meantime, he is participated in 5 FP1s plus did three post-F1 season checks. In early 2023, the Brazilian seemed set to make his Grand Prix debut after Lance Stroll was injured. Nonetheless, the Canadian was deemed match simply in time for the race in Bahrain.
“I am clearly actually happy to be staying with Aston Martin Aramco for a 3rd full season as Take a look at & Reserve Driver,” Drugovich commented. “There’s plenty of momentum at this group, and I am excited to see what we are able to obtain collectively. The unbelievable new services on the AMRTC, together with the brand-new simulator, exhibit the ambition right here, and I am dedicated to being part of Aston Martin Aramco’s long-term success.”
Krack praises Drugovich
Mike Krack, the previous group boss and now Chief Trackside Officer, complemented the Brazilian expertise: “Felipe has been a significant member of our group since becoming a member of, and we’re more than happy to proceed working with him into 2025 – he’s an actual asset. His contributions behind the scenes, notably within the simulator and through check periods, have been invaluable, and he doesn’t put a foot mistaken behind the wheel.”
“Felipe’s dedication and suggestions have performed a vital function in our progress, and we’re assured he’ll proceed to make a major affect as a part of our group,” concluded the Luxembourger.
This text was written in collaboration with Norberto Mujica.
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