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Felipe Drugovich has been handed his first full-time seat in a single-seater world championship by Andretti in Formula E.
Felipe Drugovich has secured a full-time seat in Formula E for the upcoming season as Jake Dennis’ teammate at Andretti. Despite his struggles to secure a permanent professional single-seater position since winning the Formula 2 championship in 2022, Drugovich’s fortune has finally turned around. The Brazilian driver has been actively participating in various endurance races in WEC, IMSA, and the European Le Mans Series while waiting for an opportunity in Formula 1. Drugovich has shown interest in Formula E since 2023, with test appearances for Maserati and a successful outing with Mahindra in the Berlin E-Prix.
Drugovich expressed his excitement about joining Andretti Formula E, acknowledging the team’s support and the opportunity to compete full-time after years of serving as a reserve. He credited Andretti Global for believing in his potential and providing the necessary tools for success. Drugovich is determined, motivated, and looking forward to a fresh start with Andretti, confident that their collaboration will yield positive results and create lasting memories in the electric racing series.
