The rookie topic has been at the center of many controversy in the last weeks. In fact, all teams would like a change in the rule that forces them to deploy a driver from other categories in at least two FP1 sessions. While a solution is being sought, some stables they begin to move. The weekends at the end of this season They are few and, by drawing up a list of possible routes in which there would be the possibility of fulfilling this rule, they are reduced drastically. Exactly for this reason, Ferrari in recent days he announced that Robert Schwartzman will lead the SF-23 a Monza.
Drugovich will drive the Aston Martin in Monza
As recently announced by the team, he will be kept company Philip Drugovich. The Brazilian driver, reigning world champion Formula 2, he found himself without seat for this year, becoming so Aston Martin reserve driver. In the Italian weekend, he will have the opportunity to drive theAMR23, car already tested in pre-season tests, when Lance stroll was the victim of a accident following one fell on a bicycle. Felipe's talent is out of the question: the dominance imposed in the last F2 season speaks for itself. Thanks to this opportunity from the British team, the native of Maragà hopes to make an impression on any team looking for a driver for the line-up 2024.
The words of Drugovich and Krack
After the confirmation of the news through the press release issued by Aston Martin itself, Drugovich gave an interview in which he thanks the team for the opportunity but also the Brazilian sponsors that support it: “I can't wait to get back behind the wheel of the AMR23. The car felt fantastic when I drove it in pre-season testing and it will be fascinating to hear how it has improved since then. I spent a lot of time in the simulator contributing to the development of the car, so understanding how this relates to reality will be extremely valuable for me too. I would like to thank Aston Martin for entrusting me with this opportunity, as well as our Brazilian partners XP, Porto Seguro and Banco Master for their continued support.".
Obviously the words of the team principal could not be missing mike krack, who said he was happy to give the Brazilian another opportunity and also praised his own technical skills: "We are a happy to be able to offer Felipe another opportunity to drive the AMR23. He demonstrated his capabilities in pre-season testing, making a key contribution to the team's initial development of the car. Monza will offer Felipe another opportunity to work closely with the engineers and mechanics and build his confidence in a crucial session for the team. We look forward to maximizing this session together.”
ARTICLE BY FRANCESCO ORLANDO
Source statements: Motorsport.com
