Aston Martin’s take a look at and reserve driver Felipe Drugovich will step into the cockpit of Fernando Alonso’s AMR25 for the opening apply session on the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Brazilian driver will take to the observe for the 60-minute session, and his process might be to gather “essential information and insights to assist the group’s race weekend preparations and offering Felipe with worthwhile observe time.”
The session will contribute to Drugovich’s complete mileage in Method One equipment, which at present exceeds 9,100 km. The previous F2 champion is well-acquainted with the 5.412 km circuit, having beforehand stood in for an injured Lance Stroll throughout 2023 pre-season testing on the identical venue.
Commenting on the announcement, Drugovich insisted: “I am very comfortable to be getting out within the F1 automotive once more, particularly so early within the season. I have been getting ready on the simulator to get a really feel for the automotive, and Bahrain is a observe I do know effectively and actually take pleasure in driving.
“I am excited to contribute and provides the group the information they should carry out at their greatest this weekend. Because of the entire group for his or her continued assist.”
Talking of Drugovich’s take a look at outing, Aston Martin’s group boss Andy Cowell stated: “We’re happy to supply Felipe this chance to drive the AMR25 in Bahrain.
“He has been an integral a part of our group’s simulator programme on the AMR Know-how Campus and constantly gives worthwhile and insightful suggestions that helps drive the event of the automotive. Felipe is a trusted pair of arms, and we’re assured he’ll do an ideal job in FP1 and contribute to our preparations for the race weekend.”
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