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Felipe Drugovich has aborted his dreams of a seat in F1, to complete a move to Andretti in Formula E for the upcoming season.
Max Verstappen has commented on Felipe Drugovich’s move to Formula E as a full-time driver, expressing his belief that it is a positive step for the Brazilian. Even though they were not part of the same racing team, Verstappen and Drugovich had engaged in conversations during sim races and on social media platforms such as Twitch. Drugovich, who won the Formula 2 championship in 2022, was previously a reserve driver for Aston Martin in Formula 1 but decided to pursue a permanent seat elsewhere this year. Despite limited race appearances in IMSA and WEC while being a reserve at Aston Martin, Drugovich made an impact by securing a points finish at Formula E’s Berlin E-Prix in July. Following this, Drugovich has signed with Andretti for a full-time role in Formula E, with his status at Aston Martin remaining uncertain. Despite not posting standout lap times at the recent Valencia test, Drugovich’s methodical approach has left a positive impression on the American team. Verstappen recognizes the challenges faced by Drugovich, acknowledging the tough decision to shift focus to Formula E after the Formula 1 path did not materialize as hoped.
