Drugovich will drive the Aston Martin in FP1 of the Bahrain GP

Many rookies will be taking part in Free Practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Following Frederik Vesti's announcements for Mercedes and Dino Beganovic for Ferrari, it's the turn of Felipe Drugovich, reserve driver of the team Aston Martin, to notify his participation in the opening session of the Bahrain GP.

Aston Martin Aramco Test and Reserve Driver @FelipeDrugovich will step into the cockpit of Fernando's # AMR25 for FP1 at this weekend's #BahrainGP. pic.twitter.com/MmGjVjZrxg

—Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) April 8, 2025

« I am very happy to be back behind the wheel of an F1 car, especially so early in the season, the Brazilian rejoices, I've been preparing on the simulator to familiarize myself with the car, and Bahrain is a circuit I really enjoy. I'm excited to contribute and provide the team with the data they need to perform at their best this weekend. Thanks to the whole team for their continued support."

The champion of Formula 2 in 2022 will be in the cockpit of the AMR25 of Fernando Alonso on a circuit he knows well. Indeed, the reserve driver has already had the opportunity to drive in Bahrain in F1 since he had replaced Lance stroll, injured, during the 2023 pre-season tests. Moreover, the young 24-year-old driver is a regular at the exercise since on the Sakhir circuit, this will be his sixth participation in a Free Practice session with Aston Martin. In total, the Brazilian has accumulated 9km at the wheel of a Formula 100.

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