Aston Martin have confirmed Felipe Drugovich will be staying on as test and reserve driver for the 2025 season.
The 2022 Formula 2 champion will swap this role with former McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne and is expected to be on track later this month at the upcoming 24 Hours of Daytona.
Drugovich has already taken part in three late-season tests for Aston Martin, as well as five free practice sessions on race weekends, and the 24-year-old is part of the team’s driver progression programme. team from 2022.
He took part in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi in December, logging 146 laps that day while continuing to enjoy driving a Formula 1 car.
Drugovich is set to drive the #31 Cadillac at Daytona later this month with Action Express Racing, but he will remain a part of the Formula 1 setup with Aston Martin this season.
“I’m obviously really pleased to be staying with Aston Martin Aramco for a third full season as Test & Reserve Driver,” Drugovich said.
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“There is a lot of dynamics within this team and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together. The new facilities at AMRTC, as well as the brand new simulator, demonstrate the ambition here and I am committed to being part of the long-term success of Aston Martin Aramco.
“As always, I would like to thank you for your continued support. “
Mike Krack, who recently took on the new role of chief trackside officer at the team, added: “Felipe has been a vital member of our team since joining, and we are very pleased to continue working with him into 2025 – he is a real asset.
“His contributions in the scenarios, especially in the simulator and in the control sessions, have been invaluable, and he does not make any mistakes behind the wheel.
“Felipe’s determination and feedback have played a huge role in our progress and we are confident that he will continue to have a significant impact within our team.
“We wish him the best of luck for the next 24 Hours of Daytona. “
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