Aston Martin will discipline Cian Shields within the opening session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Scottish driver set to make his System 1 weekend debut.
Shields can be driving instead of Fernando Alonso and companion System 2 rival Jak Crawford as Aston Martin fulfil the final of their necessary FP1 working for rookie drivers.
Shields, who’s competing in his maiden F2 marketing campaign this 12 months, stated that he was massively excited concerning the alternative of working with Aston Martin on a race weekend.
“I’m extremely grateful for the chance to drive in FP1 with Aston Martin Aramco. I’ve discovered a lot working with the crew this 12 months, each within the simulator and thru my TPC testing, and to now be trusted with the AMR25 on a Grand Prix weekend is a large second for me.
“I’m trying ahead to contributing to the programme on Friday and taking advantage of the expertise.”
Aston Martin’s Chief Engineer F1 Evolution Gerry Hughes added: “Cian has labored carefully with our crew all year long, constructing mileage in AMR TPC System One equipment and deepening his understanding of the AMR25 by means of a structured simulator programme.
“His suggestions and professionalism have been persistently sturdy, and he has continued to develop with each alternative. This upcoming FP1 session is a implausible method to spherical out the 12 months, placing the data and expertise he has gained to good use for the crew on the last race of the season.”
