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2022 Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich will join Action Express Racing and Cadillac for this year’s 24 Hours of Le
The Brazilian driver will make his debut in the French endurance classic at Le Mans, partnering Jack Aitken and countryman Pipo Derani for Action Express Racing. Action Express Racing typically competes with a factory-backed Cadillac V-Series.R in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. They will be making their second start at Le Mans this year, following last year’s 17th overall and 10th in class finish. Drugovich, a reserve driver for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, has been racing in the European Le Mans Series for Vector Sport, but will switch to a Hypercar seat at Le Mans. The 23-year-old tested for the team at Laguna Seca and expressed his excitement for the opportunity to race at Le Mans with Action Express Racing and Cadillac. Team manager Gary Nelson praised Drugovich’s maturity and knowledge, highlighting their excitement to have him join Pipo Derani and Jack Aitken at Le Mans. This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans will be held on June 15th-16th.
