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Ferrari adds Bearman to F1 reserve roster for 2024
Arthur Leclerc, the younger brother of race driver Charles Leclerc, has left the Ferrari Driver Academy but will continue as a Maranello development driver. He will have his first experience driving an F1 car when he tests the 2022 F1-75 model in Barcelona next week. Ferrari’s busy 24-race schedule this year has prompted them to have additional options in the F1 reserve role. Alessio Giovinazzi and Robert Shwartzman, who are both involved in Ferrari’s World Endurance Championship Hypercar program, may not always be available as reserves during races. Ollie Bearman, who will be competing in his second season of F2 with Prema, will also be present at F1 weekends that do not clash with his racing schedule and can travel to non-clashing events with the team. The 23-year-old Arthur Leclerc joins Davide Rigon and Antonio Fuoco as development drivers, primarily focusing on simulator work, car development, and set-up updates throughout the season. In addition to his role with Ferrari, Arthur Leclerc will also be participating in an Italian GT program with Scuderia Baldini 27. Ferrari’s 2024 track program will begin with a Pirelli tire test in Barcelona, featuring Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in last year’s SF-23 on the first two days, and the 2022 SF-75 in parallel, with Arthur Leclerc and Bearman also joining the test. Ferrari will officially launch its 2024 car in Maranello on February 13th.
