Aston Martin Racing is launching a young driver programme to be known as the Evolution Academy. The aim is to offer an Aston Martin Racing works driver contract for 2016 to the most successful participant of the season.
The academy is open to applications from drivers aged 17-25 competing in an Aston Martin racing car this season, from which a maximum of 10 will be selected. It has been devised by the Banbury, UK-based team to help support and develop young talent, as well as creating a breeding ground for Aston Martin Racing works drivers of the future.
Team Principal John Gaw commented: “We’ve been very supportive of young drivers at Aston Martin Racing for several years now. We had seven young drivers in our team at Spa 24 Hours last year and have signed two young drivers to our works team for the past two years.
“However, this is the first time we have offered a full programme designed specifically to develop some of the sport’s top upcoming stars, focusing not just on on-track activities but all areas required to become a successful driver with a long and lucrative career.”
From Aston Martin Racing
Photo: PLACE DE LA REPUBLIQUE (LE MANS, FRANCE), SCRUTINEERING, MONDAY 9 JUNE 2014. The Aston Martin Racing team at scrutineering for this year's third round of the FIA WEC, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
