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Aston Martin F1 reserve Felipe Drugovich to make Formula E debut
Felipe Drugovich, Aston Martin’s Formula 1 reserve, will make his Formula E debut at the Berlin E-Prix on 12-13 July, substituting for Mahindra driver Nyck de Vries who has clashing commitments in the World Endurance Championship with Toyota.
Drugovich had tested with Maserati in Berlin before but this marks his first Formula E race appearance at any venue, expressing his excitement to race in the championship he’s been familiar with for some time.
Mahindra Racing’s recent success with the introduction of the Gen3 Evo car has been noteworthy, moving from 10th to fifth in the standings, with both de Vries and Mortara achieving podium finishes this season.
Team principal Frederic Bertrand is pleased with Drugovich’s inclusion, citing his impressive past performances in Formula E testing and the team’s preparations to integrate him effectively for the Berlin race weekend.
Having won the F2 title in 2022, Drugovich transitioned to endurance racing after a year away from active competition, participating in notable events like the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2025 with Cadillac.
