Jan.27 (GMM) Felipe Drugovich’s chances of racing in Formula 1 this year may just have doubled.
Since winning the F2 title in 2022, the 24-year-old Brazilian has failed to make the step up to Formula 1 – instead serving merely as Aston Martin’s reserve.
New Red Bull driver Liam Lawson told the Pitstop podcast last week: “If anybody is deserving a seat right now, it’s Drugovich.
“His free practice in Abu Dhabi (in 2023) was quicker than (Lance) Stroll,” he added. “Then last year I think he was quicker than Fernando (Alonso).”
The Swiss newspaper Blick now reports that, although Aston Martin uses Mercedes engines, Drugovich might also be on standby for Ferrari-powered Sauber this year in the event the Swiss team needs a substitute driver.
“The decision would be made between two drivers,” highly respected journalist Roger Benoit wrote. “Felipe Drugovich, who has been hoping for a chance at Aston Martin for three years, or Antonio Giovinazzi, who Ferrari is letting travel around the world as a replacement.”
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