The Brazilian drove the AMR23 within the Bahrain take a look at earlier this 12 months and can change Fernando Alonso in FP1 in Abu Dhabi, having already had a Friday session at Monza in Lance Stroll’s automotive.
He has additionally been conducting an intensive programme of personal testing in an AMR21 this 12 months, bringing his complete mileage within the inexperienced vehicles since he joined the staff late final 12 months as much as 6,000km.
Drugovich has accomplished 20 days of simulator work up to now in 2023, and that may proceed into subsequent season.
“I’m actually proud to be persevering with to work with Aston Martin for a second season,” mentioned the 2022 Components 2 champion.
“This 12 months, I’ve learnt an enormous quantity – not simply on the racetrack, however working with the engineers within the simulator and from the event programme that was designed for me.
“I’m happy with the contribution I’ve been capable of make, and happy that I’ve been capable of assist progress the event of AMR23.
“My focus now shifts in the direction of making ready for the upcoming FP1 session at Abu Dhabi – I’m already trying ahead to driving the AMR23 once more – and to the work I’ll be doing with the engineers over the winter to arrange for 2024.”
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Felipe Drugovich, Aston Martin AMR23
Group principal Mike Krack mentioned that Drugovich had carried out a very good job for Aston up to now.
“He’s a well-recognized face throughout the staff, he understands the actual calls for of the position, has an incredible work ethic,” mentioned Krack.
“And he has proven his velocity and expertise after stepping in fantastically for an injured Lance Stroll throughout pre-season testing in Bahrain.
“Each time he will get behind the wheel, we clearly see the power of his contribution. His tempo, suggestions and dedication are all extraordinarily precious to our engineers.
“We’re already trying ahead to him rounding out his season in model with one other alternative to drive the AMR23 throughout FP1 of the Abu Dhabi GP. We stay up for one other productive season collectively subsequent 12 months.”
Drugovich brings backing to the staff from his Brazilian sponsors, XP, Porto and Banco Grasp.