The 24-year-old Brazilian has additionally taken half in three end-of-season checks for Aston Martin beforehand, in addition to 5 FP1 classes at race weekends.
“I am very completely happy to be getting out within the F1 automobile once more, particularly so early within the season,” he mentioned. “I have been making ready on the simulator to get a really feel for the automobile, and Bahrain is a monitor I do know properly and actually get pleasure from driving.
“I am excited to contribute and provides the group the information they should carry out at their greatest this weekend. Because of the entire group for his or her continued help.”
Andy Cowell, Aston Martin’s CEO and Staff Principal, mentioned: “We’re happy to supply Felipe this chance to drive the AMR25 in Bahrain. He has been an integral a part of our group’s simulator programme on the AMR Know-how Campus and constantly offers priceless and insightful suggestions that helps drive the event of the automobile.
“Felipe is a trusted pair of arms, and we’re assured he’ll do an excellent job in FP1 and contribute to our preparations for the race weekend.”
In the meantime, Williams Racing Academy Driver Browning, who’s at the moment in his first full F2 season with Hitech GP, will make his second FP1 look after turning out for the Grove-based outfit within the first follow session over the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.
