Aston Martin F1 opens its racing academy

      Aston Martin F1 is opening its racing academy, a program where the team will look for young talents, support them and help them develop professionally.

      Mario Boy, a 21-year-old Spaniard who once became a three-time Spanish karting champion, switched to single-seater racing in 2020, was the vice-champion of the Formula Renault European Cup, and has been competing in Formula 3 since 2023.

      Also, the Aston Martin Racing Academy. announced a strategic partnership with the Spanish karting team DPK Racing, which uses the chassis of the FA Alonso Kart company. Thanks to this cooperation, the academy will have the opportunity to educate the most promising young racers from the earliest period of their motorsport studies.

      Marie Boy: "A dream has come true – I have become a member of the Aston Martin F1 Racing Academy. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a team that sets itself such high goals in Formula 1. My goal is to gain as much knowledge as possible, help in everything I can, and continue to show everything I can on the track.

      Be a part of a team like Aston Martin – It's a great honor. There is a special inspiring atmosphere at the AMR Technology Campus; I am thrilled with the opportunities that open up before me, and I will continue to work hard and improve my professional skills.

      I will follow the example of Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll and Pedro de la Rosa, which will make cooperation with the team even more meaningful. Now my task is to thank the team for their trust by showing good results on the track."

      Andy Cowell, Executive Director and Team Leader: "First of all, we are pleased to invite Marie to our new program. He is a promising, talented racer with a good list of achievements, he has both natural speed and a determined attitude, but it should also be noted that he is a well-rounded athlete, and this is a very valuable quality for motorsport. 

      Our goal is to support him in all areas, from racing skills and technical training to working with the press, physical fitness and personal growth, so that he can meet the demands of the highest-level racing series." 

      Mario will start working with Aston Martin at the Austrian Grand Prix, and the logos of the team and its new racing academy will appear on his racing overalls and helmet.