Aston Martin has introduced that Felipe Drugovich will take part in Free Apply One on the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix later this month. The group’s take a look at & reserve driver, will take to the observe on the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, earlier than Fernando Alonso returns to the automotive for FP2.
The session will mark Drugovich’s first outing within the AMR24, a automotive he has helped to develop via his in depth simulator work on the group’s Expertise Campus. By taking part within the apply session, the Brazilian driver will partially fulfil the group’s requirement to run a rookie in two FP1s, with a second session deliberate for later within the 12 months.
“I am actually excited to drive the AMR24 for the primary time,” stated Drugovich, “I have been wanting ahead to it for some time!
“I’ve spent loads of the 12 months engaged on the event of this automotive within the group’s simulator, so will probably be precious for me to really feel the correlation between the sim and the true factor. Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is a observe I have not pushed earlier than. It is a difficult circuit with a mixture of lengthy straights and technical corners, so I will be spending time on the simulator forward of the occasion in order that I am able to go come FP1.
“I wish to thank Aston Martin Aramco for trusting me with this chance, as effectively Banco Grasp for his or her continued assist.”
“We’re excited to present Felipe this primary alternative to drive the AMR24 throughout Free Apply in Mexico Metropolis,” added Mike Krack. “Felipe is commonly in Silverstone on our simulator, contributing in direction of the event of this automotive along with his detailed and considerate suggestions, so will probably be a rewarding expertise for him to get out on observe in Mexico.
“In the course of the session, Felipe will likely be working his manner via the group’s run plan, gathering important information to assist our decision-making all through the remainder of the weekend and aiding with the set-up of the automotive.”
