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Fernando Alonso launched his driver management programme two years ago as he aimed to guide junior competitors through the motorsport ladder.
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso launched his young driver management programme, A14 Management, in 2022. The programme aims to offer guidance to young drivers as they progress through the motorsport ladder. Initially, drivers Clement Novalak and Nikola Tsolov joined the project, and Gabriel Bortoleto later joined after a successful rookie year in which he won the FIA Formula 3 Championship. Bortoleto signed with McLaren’s young driver scheme and will move up to Formula 2 this year. Pepe Marti, another A14 member, will also advance to Formula 2, while Tsolov will compete in a second season of F3. The programme includes drivers from various motorsport disciplines, and Alonso expressed satisfaction with its progress so far, stating the importance of providing guidance and direction to young drivers who show passion and talent in motorsport.