Overview

• On June 24, Aston Martin announced the formation of a dedicated driver academy aimed at discovering and nurturing future F1 talent.
• The program has formed a strategic partnership with DPK Racing, the official karting team of Fernando Alonso, to leverage early-stage talent development.
• Mari Boya, a three-time Spanish karting champion currently competing in Formula 3 for Campos Racing, becomes the academy’s inaugural member.
• Its curriculum includes tailored fitness regimens, media training, simulator sessions, technical feedback and immersive team exposure.
• The initiative complements Aston Martin’s existing pipeline of test and reserve drivers, which includes Felipe Drugovich, Jak Crawford and Stoffel Vandoorne.