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The team has signed its first driver to the new Driver Academy.
Aston Martin announced the launch of its new Driver Academy and officially welcomed Spanish FIA F3 racer Mari Boya as its first driver. Partnering with Fernando Alonso’s karting school, the academy aims to develop young driving talents. Boya, a three-time Spanish karting champion, has made a successful transition to single-seaters, finishing as the Formula Renault Eurocup runner-up in 2020. Joining Aston Martin’s academy is a dream come true for Boya, who aims to learn from the ambitious F1 team and showcase his potential on track. The team’s boss, Andy Cowell, emphasized that the academy’s goal is to nurture exceptional driving talent and shape the future generation of drivers both on and off the track. Aston Martin is now the ninth F1 team with a driver academy, leaving only Haas without one.
