New F2 champion Felipe Dolgovic has signed a contract with Aston Martin F1 to become reserve driver in 2023[F1-Gate.com]

-Aston Martin F1 has set up a driver development program and joined Felipe Dolgobit, who won the 2022 F2 champion. He announced he will serve as a reserve driver in 2023.

22-year-old Brazilian Felipe Dragovic is expected to replace Lance Stroll in FP1 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of the season and will also participate in the Young Drivers Test at Yas Marina next week.

In 2023, Felipe Dolgovic will test the Aston Martin 2021 car, the AMR21, as part of the team’s new Junior Academy, the AMF1 Driver Development Program, and accompany him to the Grand Prix.

“Becoming a member of the AMF1 driver development program is a great opportunity for me and an addition to a very fun and successful 2022 season,” said Felipe Dolgovic.

“Winning in Formula 2 has long been considered the best starting point for a career in Formula 1. My role in AMF1 is to provide all the tools to take that important next step. 2023 will be a learning curve for me. I will work with a Formula 1 team, but my main goal is to learn and grow as a driver. The future. I hope to have the chance to race in Formula 1. “

“Felipe has shown incredible talent, determination and consistency to win this year’s FIA Formula 2 Championship,” said Aston Martin F1 team principal Mike Clack.

“Especially the great sprint and the feature film victory we got in Barcelona in May was really impressive. We look forward to having him as part of our team.”

“We have seen and admired Felipe’s path to success in Formula 2 this year,” said Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin executive president.

“We aim to provide him with all the skills and experience he needs to take the next step in his career. It is the ultimate confirmation of being inducted into the great Brazilian drivers Hall of Fame.”