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Aston Martin issue emotional statement as star officially exits team
The Aston Martin F1 team issued an emotional statement post the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to the departure of a key figure. The race saw Lance Stroll crash out and Fernando Alonso finishing only 11th after the disqualifications of two McLaren drivers. Amid post-race controversies and rumors of team principal Andy Cowell’s departure, Christian Horner was reportedly a potential replacement. Aston Martin emphasized their focus on the season’s remainder and dismissed any speculation, bidding farewell to driver Felipe Drugovich after the Las Vegas GP.
Drugovich, Aston Martin’s reserve driver since 2022, heads to Formula E with Andretti for the 2025/26 season after announcing his departure from the F1 team. Aston Martin expressed gratitude for Drugovich’s services in a statement post the Las Vegas GP, highlighting his patience for an F1 opportunity. Despite Drugovich’s stint in F1 with limited track time, he now looks forward to a full-time venture in the Formula E series after missing out on a seat with the new Cadillac team for 2026. The departure marks the end of Drugovich’s F1 journey as he transitions to a new chapter in electric racing.
