Overview
- Shields will take over Alonso’s car for first practice at Yas Marina, with Jak Crawford stepping into Stroll’s seat.
- The 20-year-old Scotsman has completed 29 Formula 2 starts this season without scoring, with a best finish of 11th.
- The FP1 run contributes to Aston Martin meeting the requirement to field drivers with no more than two grands prix twice per car in 2025.
- Aston Martin previously used Felipe Drugovich in Alonso’s car, including a short-notice Hungaroring appearance that was not formally notified to the FIA.
- Separately, McLaren added F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Richard Verschoor to its junior driver programme.