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Aston Martin hand F1 debut to British teenager
Aston Martin recently announced that they gave 19-year-old British racer Deagen Fairclough his F1 car debut after his success in the GB3 championship and winning the F4 British Championship in 2024. Fairclough was the recipient of the Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award in 2024, earning a test in an F1 car at Silverstone. This prestigious award, established in 1989, offers UK drivers the chance to test F1 machinery and win a cash prize, now boosted to £200,000. Fairclough joins a prestigious list of past winners including David Coulthard, Jenson Button, George Russell, and Lando Norris. The award shifted to testing with Aston Martin in 2021, providing young talents like Fairclough with invaluable F1 experience.
Fairclough expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to drive an F1 car, describing the experience as a dream come true and praising the team’s support and dedication. His exhilarating test at Silverstone left him in awe of the speed and capabilities of the car, fueling his determination to reach the pinnacle of motorsport. With Red Bull confirming a driver change and intriguing developments emerging regarding Verstappen and Aston Martin, the F1 world continues to captivate fans worldwide.
