F1 News: Drugovich to continue as Aston Martin bench-warmer
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team announced that Felipe Drugovich will remain the team’s Test & Reserve Driver for the 2025 Formula One season.
The Brazilian driver has been an integral part of the Aston Martin Aramco team since 2022, contributing significantly to its success both on and off the track. Most notably, Felipe has participated in five Free Practice One sessions and three end-of-season tests for the team, as well as standing in for an injured Lance Stroll during Bahrain’s 2023 pre-season testing. Alternating with fellow Test & Reserve Driver, Stoffel Vandoorne, Felipe will continue to be present at Grands Prix throughout the 2025 season.
Felipe Drugovich, Test & Reserve Driver, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, commented: “I’m obviously really pleased to be staying with Aston Martin Aramco for a third full season as Test & Reserve Driver. There’s a lot of momentum at this team, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve together. The incredible new facilities at the AMRTC, including the brand-new simulator, demonstrate the ambition here, and I’m committed to being a part of Aston Martin Aramco’s long-term success. As always, I want to thank the team for their ongoing support.”
Mike Krack, Chief Trackside Officer, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, commented: “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 behind the scenes, particularly in the simulator and during test sessions, have been invaluable, and he does not put a foot wrong behind the wheel. Felipe’s dedication and feedback have played a crucial role in our progress, and we are confident he will continue to make a significant impact as part of our team.
“We wish him the best of luck at the upcoming 24 Hours of Daytona.”
Races where Drugovich will get to bench warm
