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Felipe Drugovich is enduring a third season on the F1 subs bench waiting for a call. Now he wants to get racing full-time again, and a Formula E door is ajar
Aston Martin Formula 1 reserve driver Felipe Drugovich will race in a Formula E car at Berlin Tempelhof, replacing regular driver Nyck de Vries, two years after his first test in the series.
De Vries had to skip the Formula E race due to a calendar clash with the World Endurance Championship’s event at Interlagos, where he will race with his team in Sao Paulo.
Drugovich, a former Formula 2 champion, sees the Berlin race as a chance to explore a potential future direction in his racing career.
The opportunity to race in Formula E comes after successful outings in other endurance events like Daytona and Le Mans, showcasing his versatility and potential.
Drugovich’s selection to replace De Vries was based on his impressive testing performances with the team and his strong technical relationship with Mahindra’s engineer, Jérémy Colançon.
Despite his hopes to secure a full-time F1 seat, Drugovich remains open to various racing opportunities, aiming to keep his options open for the future.
