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There will be a number of changes to the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2024, with Jock Clear being named as the new head.
As part of changes to the development programme for 2024, Arthur Leclerc will be leaving the Ferrari Driver Academy for next season, although he will still be considered part of the Ferrari family. Leclerc joined the academy in 2020 and has achieved notable success in various racing championships. Another departure from the academy will be James Wharton, the winner of the first Ferrari Driver Academy Scouting World Final in 2020. On the other hand, Aurelia Nobels and Maya Weug will remain in the academy and are set to compete in the F1 Academy series in 2024. Additionally, Marco Matassa, who has been the head of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2018, will be stepping down from his role to be replaced by Jock Clear. Clear has an extensive background in Formula 1, having worked with various teams and drivers throughout his career.
