Brazilian Felipe Drugovich may be about to make his Formula 1 debut. Stroll had a bicycle accident on the 20th and broke both wrists. Drugovich replaced him in F1 pre-season training.

In a statement on social media, the England team said they were still awaiting confirmation of Stroll’s health, but clarified the Brazilian would race alongside Fernando Alonso this weekend if Lance was unfit. for the season premiere.

Confirmation, however, can be left to the last minute. To confirm his condition, the team must experience the driver’s conditions in the simulator at the team’s headquarters in Silverstone. This Monday, Lance Stroll was spotted at the airport heading to England, possibly to begin testing.

Formula 1 2023 makes its debut this Sunday (5), at the Bahrain Grand Prix. If confirmed, Felipe Drugovich will be the 33rd Brazilian driver to start in the most important category in world motorsport.

Ride accident and pre-season

Aston Martin announced on the 20th that Lance Stroll would not participate in the F1 pre-season, due to a bicycle accident. The Canadian pilot fractured both wrists and was excluded from the tests which took place between February 23 and 25.

In the first session, after dealing with electrical problems, the Brazilian finished in seventh position in the table, while in his second appearance he was third.

Aston boss Mike Krack praised Drugovich’s performance after testing in Bahrain was completed.

“Felipe did a really good job. I mean, let’s not forget everything here is new to him too. He’s never driven the car before. He’s a very thoughtful and calm person and his approach is like that too, so it’s very easy.” “, commented Krack.

Felipe also commented on the weekend. The Formula 2 champion has assured that he is ready in case they need him.

“It was amazing, I did a bit of aero testing at the start, then I was able to race a bit more, in a more forced way. I’m preparing in case the team needs me, but also just to give the team some feedback on the car,” he said.