Aston Martin F1 established a driver development program and joined Felipe Dolgobit, who won the 2022 F2 champion. He has announced that he will be a reserve driver for 2023.
The 22-year-old Brazilian Felipe Dragovic is expected to replace Lance Stroll in FP1 at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and will also participate in the Young Drivers Test at Yas Marina the following week. It’s planned.
In 2023, Felipe Dolgovic will test Aston Martin’s 2021 car, the AMR21, as part of the team’s new junior academy, the AMF1 Driver Development Programme, and accompany him to the Grand Prix.
“Becoming a member of the AMF1 Driver Development Programme is a great opportunity for me and an addition to a very enjoyable and successful 2022 season,” said Felipe Dolgovic.
“Winning in Formula 2 has long been considered the best possible jump-off point to a career in Formula 1. My role in AMF1 is to provide all the tools to take that important next step. 2023 will be a learning curve for me.I will be working with a Formula 1 team, but my main goal is to learn and grow as a driver.The future. I hope I get the chance to race in Formula 1.”
“Felipe has shown incredible talent, determination and consistency to win this year’s FIA Formula 2 Championship,” said Aston Martin F1 team principal Mike Clack.
“Especially the great sprint and feature victory we had in Barcelona in May was very impressive. We look forward to having him as part of our team.”
“We’ve seen and admired Felipe’s path to success in Formula 2 this year,” said Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll.
“We aim to provide him with all the skills and experience he needs to take the next step in his career. It’s the ultimate validation to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Great Brazilian Racing Drivers.”
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