The final weekend of the 12 months in Components 1 will begin with out Fernando Alonso on the controls of the AMR23. The Spaniard might be changed by Felipe Drugovich within the first session on the Marina Bay circuit.
The Brazilian driver, who’s a reserve driver at Aston Martin, has already been within the automotive on a number of events and was in command of the pre-season take a look at rather than Stroll.
Who might be Fernando Alonso’s substitute in Abu Dhabi Free Apply 1?
Felipe Drugovich conquered F2, with 5 victories and 11 podiums, within the 2022 season, 12 months by which Aston Martin confirmed him as reserve driver for this season.
Nonetheless, he was already on this identical stage final season, additionally changing Lance.
FIA guidelines for giving up seats to rookies
Based on FIA rules, every driver should quit his seat in not less than one free observe session to a rookie who has not competed in additional than two F1 Grand Prixs in his profession.
Robert Shwartzman, piloto ruso de la academia de Ferrari.
The Asturian has up to now accomplished all of the classes, so it’s necessary that the Brazilian replaces him in Abu Dhabi.
Yearly, with the implementation of dash races and the elimination of free observe, the duty of the groups turns into tougher. Within the 2023 season, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belgium, Austin, Brazil and Qatar have hosted sprints. That’s, six of the 22 races, to which we should always add the road circuits, due to the apparent danger concerned….
Carlos Sainz already missed Free Apply 1 at Zadvoort
This rule was complied with initially of the season, in considered one of their vehicles, by Williams, McLaren and AlphaTauri. Having of their ranks three rookie drivers like Sargeant, Piastri and De Vries (initially of the season), they solely needed to substitute Albon, Norris and Tsunoda now.
Most groups find yourself taking the choice to go away this take a look at for the top of the season, when many of the championship is determined.
Carlos Sainz already complied with this rule when he returned from the summer time break on the Dutch GP. The Spaniard was changed by Robert Shwartzman, a Russian driver from Ferrari’s academy. This weekend, it is going to be the identical driver who will do the identical with Charles Leclerc.
Rookie drivers within the Abu Dhabi GP
- Jake Dennis – Purple Bull
- Isack Hadjar – AlphaTauri
- Frederik Vesti – Mercedes
- Robert Shwartzman – Ferrari
- Jack Doohan – Alpine
- Pato O’Ward – McLaren
- Felipe Drugovich – Aston Martin
- Theo Pourchaire – Alfa Romeo
- Oliver Bearman – Haas
- Zak O’Sullivan – Williams
