Felipe Drugovich joins the Aston Martin development program

The Aston Martin team has just announced the recruitment of the new Formula 2 champion, Felipe Drugovich, as a development driver.

The Brazilian becomes the first member of this driver development program.

Due to the lack of a regular seat, the Formula 2 champion gets a foot in Formula 1 through the back door.

NEWS: We are delighted to announce that 2022 @Formula2 Champion @FelipeDrugovich will become the first member of the @AstonMartinF1 Driver Development Programme.

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— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) September 12, 2022

As good news never comes alone, he will have the opportunity to dive into the big pool during Free Practice 1 in Abu Dhabi. He will also take part in the young drivers’ tests in November on the same circuit.

For next year, he will undertake an extensive testing program behind the wheel of the 2021 AMR21 car.

Here are his first statements. Becoming a member of the Aston Martin driver development program is a fantastic opportunity for me after an extremely successful 2022 season.

Winning in Formula 2 has long been considered the best possible springboard to a career in Formula 1.

For me, 2023 will be a learning curve. I will be working with the team, but my main goal is to learn and develop myself as a pilot.

I hope this will give me the opportunity to race in Formula 1 in the future.