Felipe Drugovich and Liam Lawson clashed in Formula 2 During seasons 2021 and 2022. During the first year, the Brazilian preceded the two-point New Zealanders, finishing eighth against Neuvieh for Liam Lawson.
After making his debut in the category with MP Motorsport in 2020, Felipe Drugovich found the team in 2022. Together, they realized a dominant seasonwinning the championship with an advance of 101 points on the dolphin, Théo Pourchaire.
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Felipe Drugovich is waiting for his time
Following his triumph, Felipe Drugovich has become test and reserve pilot for the Aston Martin teamparticipating in five EL1 sessions as well as three end -of -season tests. During his passage in the podcast PitstopLiam Lawson expressed his admiration for the performances of Felipe Drugovich during his free tests, saying that the 24 -year -old Brazilian should appear on the grid.
“If there is someone who deserves a steering wheel right now, it's Drugovich”said Pilot Red Bull. “He got into the car and has … during his EL1 [en 2023] In Abu Dhabi, he was faster than [Lance] Stroll. He was the second fastest in EL1. And this year [en 2024]I think he was faster than Fernando [Alonso] »he explains.
-Liam Lawson added: “I do not know the riding plans, maybe there were other factors, but I think it was faster than Fernando this year in EL1. He deserves a steering wheel. »»
By reflecting on the way in which the pilots are promoted via the F2 and the F3, while several beginners join the F1 in 2025, Liam Lawson stressed: “This year particularly [ça arrive]. The problem is that it is a real lottery when you enter it. Frankly, it is so changing from one year to the next: one year, a team is good, but the following year, it is no longer. The car is the same, the tires are the same, everything is the same, and yet they are slower the year after. »»
“MP with Drugovich [en F2]it was the year he dominated everything in a car that was not supposed to be a winner. He crushed competition. »»
Felipe Drugovich was recently confirmed to continue his role as a reserve pilot at Aston Martin in 2025, where he will share his functions with the former F1 driver, Stoffel Vandoorne.
