Stoffel Vandoorne — © Aston Martin F1 Team
Our associate Stoffel Vandoorne has actually been validated by the Aston Martin F1 group as a test and reserve driver with the group. Vandoorne will handle the function along with Brazilian Felipe Drugovich.
Stoffel Vandoorne drove for Mercedes in Formula E last season and was crowned champ. In addition, Vandoorne was likewise a test and reserve driver for the Mercedes F1 group. Given that Mercedes chose to leave Formula E, Vandoorne changes to DS Penske in Formula E.
Vandoorne likewise appeared to cut the Formula 1 link entirely, however that ends up not to be the case. Aston Martin F1 Team designates Vandoorne as test and reserve driver. Vandoorne will be reunited with Fernando Alonso in the group. The two-time F1 champ formed 2 driver groups at McLaren a couple of years ago with Vandoorne and will change from Alpine to Aston Martin next year.
” It is really amazing to be a reserve driver in Formula 1, and I enjoy to be able to do this with the Aston Martin F1 group,” stated Vandoorne.
” I have actually followed with excellent interest how the group has actually advanced and I understand how identified they are to advance in all locations.”
” It will be a remarkable task to sign up with Fernando, who I raced with throughout my F1 profession, and Lance and assist them establish next year’s vehicle. I am eagerly anticipating this obstacle.”
Aston Martin group principal Mike Krack is likewise anticipating dealing with Stoffel Vandoorne, according to Krack Vandoorne has all the capability to meet his function as test and reserve driver with flying colours. Because function, Vandoorne will perform a variety of speculative jobs that will add to the advancement and enhancement of Aston Martin’s F1 cars and truck. In addition, Vandoorne will likewise participate in half of the race and be prepared to complete if among the routine chauffeurs is not able to run.
” Stoffel currently has actually the abilities required for this brand-new and broadened function on the group,” stated Krack. “He fasts, analytical, really difficult working and an excellent group gamer. He will be an ideal suitable for our company.”
” This will be an essential function for Stoffel. We will be counting on him to do a great deal of effort on the track in our simulator. He will play a crucial function in enhancing our efficiency in 2023 and beyond.
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