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Aston Martin confirm Alonso replacement for Mexico City GP practice
Felipe Drugovich, reserve driver for Aston Martin, will get his first chance to drive the AMR24 F1 car at the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso will give up his car for the FP1 session at the Circuit Hermanos Rodriguez in October, while Lance Stroll will do so at a later race, likely Yas Marina. Drugovich, the 2022 F2 champion, expressed excitement for the opportunity, having worked on the car’s development in the simulator throughout the year. Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will be a new challenge for Drugovich, who will spend time on the simulator to prepare for the unique track layout. Team boss Mike Krack emphasized the importance of this experience for Drugovich in collecting data and aiding in setting up the car for the rest of the weekend.
