Felipe Drugovich confirmed in Formula E with Andretti

AUTOhebdo predicted it a few weeks ago and now it's a fact. Felipe Drugovich is making his return as a full-time driver for the first time since his championship title. Formula 2Moving away from the Dallara F2/18 single-seaters and the AMR25s, the Brazilian will race in Formula E next season. The reserve driver Aston Martin will team up with ninth season champion Jake Dennis and replace Nico Müller at Andretti. German is for his part expected to join Porsche in place of António Félix da Costa. With this signing, does the Brazilian abandon his quest for a seat in Formula 1 ?

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The expected announcement finally came true. I am very happy to announce that I will be joining Andretti Formula E. I am also really excited to see what the future holds, Drugovich rejoices. My team and I have been in contact with Andretti since I won the Formula 2 title, so it's great that we've managed to stay in touch all this time and finally have the opportunity to work together."

From Formula 2 to Formula E to Formula 1, Drugovic returns to the wheel full-time with Andretti

In 2023, the 25-year-old driver made his debut in the FIA ​​electric category and set the fastest time in the Berlin Rookie Test. Also in the German capital, he impressed in 2025 by scoring his first points at the Berlin E-Prix. Also an Aston Martin reserve driver since September 2022, the native of Maringá (Brazil) has only taken part in seven free practice sessions in Formula 1 with the Silverstone team and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and IMSA with Cadillac Racing.

Back in the championship full-time, the driver is delighted with this first in three years. “It’s been too long since I’ve runhe laments. "So I'm extremely motivated to get back on the track. It means a lot to me to know that I'll be participating in every session and not just being a substitute, as has been the case in recent years."

This announcement comes after Cadillac set its sights on Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez for his 2026 Formula 1 team, even though Drugovich has participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona and twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the wheel of the American brand's Hypercar.

The former Formula 2 driver is « very grateful to the entire Andretti Global organization.” He also praised Roger Griffiths, the director of his future team, for his support and confidence. “I also want to give a special thanks to Roger [Griffiths] for contacting me and making this possible. I am focused, motivated and excited for the future, and I know that Andretti has all the tools necessary for me to succeed. I am confident that this new chapter we will write together will be memorable.” " concludes Drugovich.