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Aston Martin Launches F1 Driver Academy With Mari Boya as Inaugural Recruit

Built on Aston Martin’s existing development programme, the academy will guide Boya through technical, fitness and media training ahead of his Austria F3 debut

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Overview

  • The academy’s first signing is Mari Boya, a 21-year-old Spanish FIA F3 driver and three-time national karting champion
  • Participants will receive a comprehensive development programme spanning racecraft, technical feedback, media coaching, fitness and personal growth
  • The initiative expands the team’s existing driver development scheme that has supported F2 frontrunner Jak Crawford and alumni like Felipe Drugovich
  • Aston Martin partnered with Fernando Alonso’s karting school to strengthen its talent pathway in line with broader F1 trends
  • Boya will compete with Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team branding on his helmet and overalls at this weekend’s Austria F3 round at the Red Bull Ring