{"id":322855,"date":"2025-12-02T13:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/322855\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:55:07","slug":"fernando-alonso-to-sit-out-abu-dhabi-fp1-with-two-aston-martin-rookies-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/322855\/","title":{"rendered":"Fernando Alonso to sit out Abu Dhabi FP1 with two Aston Martin rookies on track"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Martin has announced that Formula 2 rookie Cian Shields will take part in his maiden FP1 session in Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<p>Shields will use Fernando Alonso\u2019s chassis at the final round of the season at Yas Marina, where Aston Martin is entrusting two rookie drivers with its cars for the session.<\/p>\n<p>Aston Martin announces F2 rookie for Abu Dhabi GP FP1 outing<\/p>\n<p>Jak Crawford, currently second in the Formula 2 standings, was previously announced to have been taking on Lance Stroll\u2019s AMR25 in Abu Dhabi, and Shields has been confirmed to be taking on Alonso\u2019s car for the first practice hour.<\/p>\n<p>This will see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/team\/aston-martin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Martin<\/a> complete its mandatory rookie driver obligations for the season, with each driver having to sit out of FP1 twice per season, up from once apiece in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Shields, 20, has taken part in his first Formula 2 season after moving up from Formula 3 last year, earning a best finish of 11th place in the feature race at Imola earlier in the year.<\/p>\n<p>Having already completed a TPC [Testing of a Previous Car] test at Monza, Shields heads into the session with previous experience of Aston Martin machinery.<\/p>\n<p>F1 2025 as it heads towards its conclusion<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/results\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The results of the F1 2025 championship <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/standings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The updated Drivers\u2019 and Constructors\u2019 Championship standings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to drive in FP1 with Aston Martin Aramco,\u201d Shields said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve learned so much working with the team this year, both in the simulator and through my TPC testing, and to now be trusted with the AMR25 on a Grand Prix weekend is a huge moment for me.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to contributing to the programme on Friday and making the most of the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gerry Hughes, Chief Engineer F1 Evolution, at Aston Martin, added: \u201cCian has worked closely with our team throughout the year, building mileage in AMR TPC Formula One machinery and deepening his understanding of the AMR25 through a structured simulator programme.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis feedback and professionalism have been consistently strong, and he has continued to develop with every opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis upcoming FP1 session is a fantastic way to round out the year, putting the knowledge and experience he has gained to good use for the team at the final race of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aston Martin is currently in a battle for sixth in the Constructors\u2019 standings, needing 13 points more than Racing Bulls at the final round to overhaul the Faenza-based team, while sitting seven points above Haas in eighth.<\/p>\n<p>Read next:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/news\/mercedes-announces-very-tasty-landmark-sponsorship-deal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mercedes announces a very tasty \u2018landmark\u2019 sponsorship deal<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aston Martin has announced that Formula 2 rookie Cian Shields will take part in his maiden FP1 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