Felipe Drugovich

Born in Maringá, in Southern Brazil, Drugovich competed in numerous karting championships across Brazil and Europe, taking major championship victories.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich {{!}} Racing career profile {{!}} Driver Database |url=https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/felipe-drugovich/ |publisher=Driver Database |access-date=25 March 2021}}

Drugovich made his single-seaters debut in 2016, joining Neuhauser Racing in ADAC Formula 4.{{Cite web|last=David|first=Gruz|date=12 February 2016|title=Felipe Drugovich makes single-seater debut in ADAC F4|url=https://formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-makes-single-seater-debut-in-adac-f4/33432|access-date=14 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} He achieved his first and only podium of the season in third place at the Zandvoort round.{{Cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=21 August 2016|title=Laliberte gets ADAC F4 win in shortened final Zandvoort race|url=https://formulascout.com/laliberte-gets-adac-f4-win-in-shortened-final-zandvoort-race/35289|access-date=14 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} He ended the season finished fourth in the rookie standings and twelfth overall, with 79.5 points. The following season, Drugovich switched to Van Amersfoort Racing, and also made his debut in Italian F4 with the team.{{Cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=19 January 2017|title=Felipe Drugovich switches to Van Amersfoort in ADAC F4|url=https://formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-switches-to-van-amersfoort-in-adac-f4/36365|access-date=29 January 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.f4championship.com/news.asp?id=345&m=2|title=Three Drivers for Van Amersfoort at Misano|date=18 March 2017|access-date=18 March 2017|website=Official F4 Italian Championship Website}} Drugovich claimed seven wins — the most of any driver throughout the season. Ultimately, he finished 3rd in the standings with 236.5 points, missing out by nine points to champion Jüri Vips as a technical issue in the final round at the Hockenheimring potentially costing Drugovich the title.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=23 September 2017|title=Drugovich drama hands ADAC F4 lead to Vips as Zendeli wins race two|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-drama-hands-adac-f4-lead-to-vips-as-zendeli-wins-race-two/38254|access-date=15 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=24 September 2017|title=Vips claims ADAC F4 title with third behind Armstrong as Petrov wins finale|url=https://formulascout.com/vips-claims-adac-f4-title-with-third-behind-armstrong-as-petrov-wins/38268|access-date=15 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}

Drugovich also competed in the MRF Challenge, claiming his maiden single-seater victory in the second race of round two and finishing fourth overall. The following year, Drugovich won the title by taking 10 wins out of the 16 races held that season with two races left.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=3 February 2018|title=Drugovich secures MRF Challenge title as VeeKay and Martono win in Chennai|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-secures-mrf-challenge-title-as-veekay-and-martono-win-in-chennai/40407|access-date=14 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}

Drugovich stepped up to the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2017 season finale at the Hockenheimring.{{Cite web|last=Simmons|first=Marcus|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-european-masters/news/drugovich-van-amersfoort-racing-hockenheim-964066/3051391/|date=10 October 2017|title=F4 ace Drugovich to make European F3 debut|access-date=10 November 2022|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=17 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217100335/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-european-masters/news/drugovich-van-amersfoort-racing-hockenheim-964066/3051391/|url-status=dead}}

File:Euroformula Open-Team RP Motorsport (3).jpg in 2017]]

Drugovich made his debut in the final round of the 2017 season as a guest driver with RP Motorsport, scoring a pole.{{Cite news|last1=Joest|first1=Jonathan|title=DRUGOVICH EN EUROFORMULA OPEN|url=http://www.autonewsinfo.com/2017/10/26/drugovich-en-euroformula-open-239957.html|access-date=26 October 2017|work=autonewsinfo.com|language=fr}} Despite a mistake in the first race, Drugovich managed to take his first Euroformula Open win in the second.{{Cite web|last=Waring|first=Bethonie|date=29 October 2017|title=Drugovich makes up for race one mistake by winning final EF Open race of the season|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-makes-up-for-race-one-mistake-by-winning-final-ef-open-race-of-the-season/38613|access-date=14 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} The following year, Drugovich reunited with RP to contest the championship full-time.{{cite news|last1=Wood|first1=Ida|title=Felipe Drugovich makes permanent Euroformula Open switch|url=http://www.formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-makes-permanent-euroformula-open-switch/40391|access-date=3 February 2018|work=formulascout.com|date=2 February 2018}} He proceeded to dominate the championship finishing on the podium at all races, claiming a record fourteen wins and taking the title at Monza with two rounds to spare.{{cite web|url=http://www.euroformulaopen.net/en/news/3310/drugovich-rp-motorsport-claims-action-packed-race-win-and-championship-title-at-monza|title=Drugovich (RP Motorsport) claims action-packed race win and championship title at Monza|date=23 September 2018|access-date=3 November 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.euroformulaopen.net/en/news/3370/felipe-drugovich-rp-motorsport-in-shape-to-dominate-again-on-sunday|title=Felipe Drugovich (RP Motorsport) in shape to dominate again on Sunday|date=21 October 2018|access-date=3 November 2018|website=euroformulaopen.net}} In an article by Motorsport.com, Drugovich was ranked 18th in the top 20 junior single-seater drivers of 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/2018-top-20-junior-single-seater-drivers/4309882/|date=11 December 2018|title=Motorsport.com's Top 20 junior single-seater drivers of 2018|access-date=10 November 2022|website=Motorsport.com}}

Following the injuries sustained by Harrison Scott in Toronto, Drugovich was drafted in by RP to replace him for the 2018 Pro Mazda round at Mid-Ohio.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Elliot|date=27 July 2018|title=Scott to miss Mid-Ohio Pro Mazda races, replaced by EF Open leader Drugovichurl|url=http://www.formulascout.com/scott-to-miss-mid-ohio-pro-mazda-races-replaced-by-ef-open-leader-drugovich/44044|access-date=3 November 2018|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}

In November 2018, Drugovich partook in the post-season test at Yas Marina with ART Grand Prix.{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=28 November 2018|title=Armstrong, Drugovich and Fewtrell among drivers for closing GP3 test|url=http://www.formulascout.com/armstrong-drugovich-and-fewtrell-among-drivers-for-closing-gp3-test/46751|access-date=14 February 2019|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} He would go to set the 11th and 17th fastest times on Day 1 and Day 2 respectively.{{Cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=29 November 2018|title=Niko Kari fastest on GP3 return as final test begins|url=https://formulascout.com/niko-kari-fastest-on-gp3-return-as-final-test-begins/46771|access-date=15 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=30 November 2018|title=Kari and Daruvala on top again in Abu Dhabi GP3 test|url=https://formulascout.com/kari-and-daruvala-on-top-again-in-abu-dhabi-gp3-test/46795|access-date=15 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}

File:FIA F3 Austria 2019 Nr. 30 Drugovich.jpg in 2019]]

In February 2019, Carlin Buzz Racing confirmed that Drugovich would race with them in the inaugural championship, alongside Logan Sargeant and Teppei Natori.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich joins Carlin Buzz Racing for 2019 season|date=14 February 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/48sfJWlc9rRdA2HzItbZ52/felipe-drugovich-joins-carlin-buzz-racing-for-2019-season|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIAFormula3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en}} His season would be tough, scoring his only points with sixth place in race one of the Hungary round.{{Cite web|title=Lundgaard's perfect weekend continues with maiden F3 win|date=3 August 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/5qYVewWzDh6vgMsUm10puU/lundgaards-perfect-weekend-continues-with-maiden-f3-win|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en}} He was set for another points finish in race two, but suffered a puncture after contact with Robert Shwartzman while battling over third place, both ultimately retiring from the race.{{Cite web|title=Armstrong leads from lights-to-flag for first win|date=4 August 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/4mv6l6UsF1zI4mqxdLI2DE/armstrong-leads-from-lights-to-flag-for-first-win|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en}} He scored eight points and finished the season in 16th place, also scoring more points than both of his teammates combined.{{Cite web|title=Driver Standings for the FIA Formula 3 2019 Championship|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Standings/Driver?seasonId=176|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en}}

After testing with them in post-season testing at Yas Marina,{{Cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=4 December 2019|title=Mazepin and Tsunoda to test for Carlin in F2 in Abu Dhabi|url=https://formulascout.com/mazepin-and-tsunoda-to-test-for-carlin-in-f2-in-abu-dhabi/57206|access-date=10 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}} Drugovich was signed to MP Motorsport for the 2020 season,{{cite web|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2VG6QstBPO4qbXZuKRVEg8/drugovich-joins-mp-motorsport|title=Drugovich joins MP Motorsport|date=3 January 2020|access-date=3 January 2020}} partnering Nobuharu Matsushita.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich on why it was the right time to join F2|date=18 June 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6jmdlKkxPa29DX2ohHYQKH/drugovich-on-why-it-was-the-right-time-to-join-f2|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} The season was set to start in March, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drugovich impressed in his debut round of Formula 2 at the Red Bull Ring, qualifying 2nd behind Guanyu Zhou at the Red Bull Ring.{{Cite web|last=Suttil|first=Josh|date=3 July 2020|title=Guanyu Zhou takes pole, Felipe Drugovich second in first F2 qualifying of 2020|url=https://formulascout.com/guanyu-zhou-takes-pole-ahead-of-felipe-drugovich-in-first-f2-qualifying-of-2020/64059|access-date=8 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 1 post-Qualifying press conference|date=3 July 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6QqyUg7AwvMHiRhMbMx4xE/2020-round-1-post-qualifying-press-conference-f2|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich dropped to fourth on the opening lap, being overtaken by Callum Ilott and Mick Schumacher. He could not keep his pace up, eventually finishing 8th. However, his result gave him reverse pole for the feature race. He stayed clear of the pack, eventually winning the race, leading every lap.{{Cite web|last=Suttil|first=Josh|date=5 July 2020|title=Debutant Felipe Drugovich triumphs in incident-strewn F2 sprint race in Austria|url=https://formulascout.com/debutant-felipe-drugovich-triumphs-in-incident-strewn-f2-sprint-race-in-austria/64136|access-date=10 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} In an interview after the race, the Brazilian commented that "it was certainly not [comfortable] and it was really hard" due to three safety car restarts during the race.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=5 July 2020|title=Felipe Drugovich: Restarts made debut F2 win "really hard"|url=https://formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-restarts-made-debut-f2-win-really-hard/64144|access-date=10 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} Drugovich had a poor weekend in the second Red Bull Ring round, qualifying 10th and finishing 13th in both the feature and sprint races.

Drugovich qualified in 18th at Hungaroring for the feature race. He attempted a tire strategy different from the front-runners. Drugovich had better tyre management and rapidly climbed up the order, eventually finishing fifth.{{Cite web|title=Shwartzman scores second F2 win with sensational drive from 11th|date=18 July 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4mXGjm2w3J7Cj61eXepg3n/shwartzman-scores-second-f2-win-with-sensational-drive-from-11th|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} During the sprint race, he had a shocking start falling towards the back on the opening lap. He could not recover, and finished the race in 16th. Drugovich recorded his maiden pole position at the next race in Silverstone beating out Ilott.{{Cite web|last=Suttil|first=Josh|date=31 July 2020|title=Drugovich on F2 pole at Silverstone, Shwartzman at back of grid|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-on-f2-pole-at-silverstone-shwartzman-at-back-of-grid/65379|access-date=16 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 4 post-Qualifying press conference|date=31 July 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5HvCxS2NEhDqTGam7GGq7/2020-round-4-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He described his pole as "amazing" and "perfect".{{Cite web|title="First lap – boom," how Drugovich's pole lap came together|date=1 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/76pVk1nQ4JjCmuWIelIz76/first-lap-boom-how-drugovichs-pole-lap-came-together|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He was unable to convert it to a victory, slipping to seventh place.{{Cite web|title=Mazepin cruises to maiden F2 win ahead of Zhou in the Feature Race|date=1 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/742u6zzH5hajfCXZrRPYyK/mazepin-cruises-to-maiden-f2-win-ahead-of-zhou-in-the-feature-race|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich lined up second for the sprint race, but was passed by Christian Lundgaard and Louis Delétraz on the first lap, eventually ending up in sixth.{{Cite web|title=Ticktum takes first F2 victory on home soil, brushing off a late charge from Lundgaard|date=2 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3c52WAQJTFOaJSnT13mkQI/ticktum-takes-first-f2-victory-on-home-soil-brushing-off-a-late-charge-from|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the second Silverstone weekend, Drugovich only managed to claim a point, by finishing tenth in the feature race from twelfth on the grid. Drugovich qualified fourth but fell to fifth after being passed by Schumacher at the start of the Barcelona feature race. On lap 24, following a good pit stop strategy, Drugovich passed Robert Shwartzman for the net second place, but a lap later Giuliano Alesi brought out the safety car which would change the race. Drugovich pitted for fresher tyres, but was unable to recover the positions lost. He eventually finished seventh.{{Cite web|title=HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the chaos unfold as Matsushita wins from 18th|date=15 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3rlKbKlFMGWMXYOYnsD8Kt/highlights-watch-the-chaos-unfold-as-matsushita-wins-from-18th|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He had better fortunes in the sprint race. Starting second, he had a better start to pass Luca Ghiotto before turn 1. His pace was dominant, winning by 9.5 seconds.{{Cite web|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=16 August 2020|title=Felipe Drugovich takes second F2 sprint race win at Barcelona|url=https://formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-takes-second-f2-sprint-race-win-at-barcelona/66384|access-date=17 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 6 post-Sprint Race press conference|date=16 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/48pjOGm1PioiG13pI8WlJk/2020-round-6-post-sprint-race-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich then stated that the victory "makes up for missed opportunity" in the feature race.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=16 August 2020|title=Barcelona F2 sprint win 'makes up' for missed opportunity – Drugovich|url=https://formulascout.com/barcelona-f2-sprint-win-makes-up-for-missed-opportunity-drugovich/66454|access-date=10 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|title=Drugovich's Guest Column: We had to work on ourselves|date=20 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1Qi7LS8D85Gnyt7Tm7u1IE/drugovichs-guest-column-we-had-to-work-on-ourselves|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

Drugovich qualified fifth at Spa-Francorchamps, but would turn out to have a tough weekend there. On lap 4, while battling for seventh place, Drugovich collided with teammate Matsushita, the Japanese driver slamming into the barrier and retiring on the spot. Drugovich meanwhile, damaged his front wing in the incident. He eventually finished the race in 20th, albeit last.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda promoted to second F2 win, after a late time penalty for Mazepin|date=29 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7xL2SmRePgLLFOT8dqT3UJ/tsunoda-promoted-to-second-f2-win-after-a-late-time-penalty-for-mazepin|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} However, after the race, Drugovich was disqualified for pitting on the last lap which violated the rules.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=29 August 2020|title=MP Motorsport team-mates penalised after F2 feature race clash|url=https://formulascout.com/mp-motorsport-team-mates-penalised-after-f2-feature-race-clash/67254|access-date=17 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} He finished the sprint in 13th. Another poor weekend in Monza followed. He finished 16th after a poor start in the feature race and retired in the sprint race, after Roy Nissany hit him at the back while running just outside the top ten.{{Cite web|title=HIGHLIGHTS: Ilott promoted to Sprint Race win as Ticktum is disqualified|date=7 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4hM7xNEHWLnueqpG4usZ8A/highlights-ilott-promoted-to-sprint-race-win-as-ticktum-is-disqualified|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich had a solid weekend at Mugello improving a place on the first lap of the feature race after qualifying 5th. When Alesi brought out the safety car, Drugovich pitted for fresher tyres that left him down in 13th. However, he managed to fight back to fight to third on lap 31. Unfortunately, on the last lap, Delétraz snatched away the podium place from him, and so Drugovich was classified fourth.{{Cite web|title=Mazepin scores second F2 win, over Ghiotto, as Schumacher takes the Championship lead|date=12 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/FBMg8vcw5D3LSKNadOVLg/mazepin-scores-second-f2-win-over-ghiotto-as-schumacher-takes-the|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich was comfortably running in the top 8 for most of the sprint race, however he encountered a car issue. He was quickly overtaken during the later stages and finished 15th.{{Cite web|title=F2/F3 ROUND 9: TUSCAN GRAND PRIX, 2020|publisher=mpmotorsport.com|url=https://www.mpmotorsport.com/2020/09/17/f2-f3-round-9-tuscan-grand-prix-2020/|access-date=17 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007175727/https://www.mpmotorsport.com/2020/09/17/f2-f3-round-9-tuscan-grand-prix-2020/|archive-date=7 October 2020|url-status=dead}}

Drugovich had another weekend without points in Sochi. He was hit from behind on lap 1 in the feature race, and with too much damage sustained, was unable to continue.{{Cite web|title=Schumacher storms to second win of 2020 in Sochi Feature Race, ahead of title rivals Tsunoda and Ilott|date=26 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/26P8pBz2bWvInI7dFMxJuM/schumacher-storms-to-second-win-of-2020-in-sochi-feature-race-ahead-of-title|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} His sprint race would be just as horrible, finishing last in a red-flagged sprint race after Drugovich had problems with pedal shifts in his steering wheel.{{cite web|title=F2 ROUND 10: RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX, 2020|publisher=mpmotorsport.com|url=https://www.mpmotorsport.com/2020/09/28/f2-round-10-russian-grand-prix-2020/|access-date=17 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024060239/https://www.mpmotorsport.com/2020/09/28/f2-round-10-russian-grand-prix-2020/|archive-date=24 October 2020|url-status=dead}} Drugovich qualified second for the first Bahrain round,{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 11 post-Qualifying press conference|date=27 November 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2txQG1bh6SEa5aZQij2bSI/2020-round-11-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} but passed polesitter Callum Ilott into the first corner. Despite being undercut by Ilott during the pit stops, Drugovich managed to pass him again on lap 20. He would therefore go on to win his first feature race by a dominant 14 seconds describing his win as "surprising".{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=28 November 2020|title=Drugovich beats Ilott in Bahrain for first F2 feature race win|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-beats-ilott-in-bahrain-for-first-f2-feature-race-win/71698|access-date=17 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=28 November 2020|title=Drugovich didn't expect Bahrain win after being 'completely lost' in Sochi|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-didnt-expect-bahrain-win-after-being-completely-lost-in-sochi/71702|access-date=17 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} He started eighth for the sprint race, which was where he finished. For the second Bahrain round, Drugovich qualified fifth{{Cite web|title="It's a lot harder than it looks," says Drugovich on Sakhir's outer track|date=5 December 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4T7tLsV6kAvW8Xr1fda3Q1/its-a-lot-harder-than-it-looks-says-drugovich-on-sakhirs-outer-track|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} and would be in a battle for the lead for most part of the feature race. Eventually, he finished fourth. However, Nikita Mazepin was penalised for track limits while defending against Yuki Tsunoda and Drugovich, which promoted the Brazilian driver to third.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda takes third win of 2020 in the Sakhir Feature Race, as the title goes down to the wire|date=5 December 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1okrENKVdM7NPtPlm0PMvg/tsunoda-takes-third-win-of-2020-in-the-sakhir-feature-race-as-the-title-goes|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=5 December 2020|title=Mazepin's defending penalised twice, Ticktum gets sprint race pole|url=https://formulascout.com/mazepins-defending-penalised-twice-ticktum-gets-sprint-race-pole/72145|access-date=10 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}} Drugovich capped off the season with a point in eighth at the sprint race. Overall, Drugovich finished his maiden campaign in 9th with 121 points.{{Cite web|title=Driver Standings for the FIA Formula 2 2020 Championship|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Standings/Driver?seasonId=177|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He achieved a total of three wins, a pole and a fastest lap each, and four podiums.

File:2021 British Grand Prix (51350011984).jpg at the 2021 Silverstone Formula 2 round.]]

Drugovich joined Virtuosi Racing in 2021, alongside Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou.{{Cite web|title=UNI-Virtuosi secure three-time race winner Drugovich for 2021|date=7 December 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7jkJCRMPDgl6Zgw5w5VZPi/uni-virtuosi-secure-three-time-race-winner-drugovich-for-2021|access-date=19 April 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

Drugovich topped free practice for the opening race at the Bahrain International Circuit.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=26 March 2021|title=Felipe Drugovich tops F2 season-opening practice in Bahrain|url=https://formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-tops-f2-season-opening-practice-in-bahrain/76728|access-date=19 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} He would follow it up with an impressive third place in qualifying.{{Cite web|title=Zhou on pole as UNI-Virtuosi set the bar in season opener|date=27 March 2021|url=https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/zhou-on-pole-as-uni-virtuosi-set-the-bar-in-season-opener|access-date=19 April 2022|website=virtuosiracing.com|language=en|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170523/https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/zhou-on-pole-as-uni-virtuosi-set-the-bar-in-season-opener|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=2021 Round 1 post-Qualifying press conference|date=26 March 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/44AzRLaJHqSjLr1PaLIOW2/2021-round-1-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} For the first sprint race, Drugovich initially ran in the top ten for the first two laps until he was forced to pit due to front wing damage. He finished in 16th.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 1: Lawson holds off Daruvala to win on his F2 debut in Sakhir|date=27 March 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7hfAPKUngXhbH4OOKFN4KJ/sprint-race-1-lawson-holds-off-daruvala-to-win-on-his-f2-debut-in-sakhir|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich made up nine positions to fifth during the opening four laps of the second sprint. Unfortunately, a late safety car brought out by Liam Lawson thwarted his efforts though, as drivers on new tyres passed him and dropped Drugovich down to 14th.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 2: Piastri pulls off masterclass in Sakhir to take maiden F2 win over Zhou|date=27 March 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/NjupuGLC0HWnD3FflpHWl/sprint-race-2-piastri-pulls-off-masterclass-in-sakhir-to-take-maiden-f2-win|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the feature race, Drugovich made up a place on teammate Zhou on the first lap but was back down in third after Oscar Piastri overtook him. After a safety car restart, Drugovich slowly dropped and finished in 8th, but was demoted a place due to a safety car infringement.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Zhou fights to first Feature Race win with inspired performance in Sakhir|date=28 March 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2KxPFaIoNmlPKIuqbLYL0l/feature-race-zhou-fights-to-first-feature-race-win-with-inspired-performance|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Zhou converts pole to secure UNI-Virtuosi's first win of 2021|date=30 March 2021|url=https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/zhou-converts-pole-to-secure-uni-virtuosi-s-first-win-of-2021|access-date=21 April 2022|website=virtuosiracing.com|language=en|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171538/https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/zhou-converts-pole-to-secure-uni-virtuosi-s-first-win-of-2021|url-status=dead}} Drugovich qualified ninth at Monaco but he would start second for the first sprint. He was passed by Christian Lundgaard at the start of the race but halfway through the race, he was back in second as the Danish driver retired with an engine problem. Drugovich would then go on to finish in that position, while taking his first podium of the season.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 1: UNI-Virtuosi secure Monte-Carlo one-two as Zhou leads from lights-to-flag for third F2 win|date=21 May 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/78yWyVJyUWH51nnDiq62Ga/sprint-race-1-uni-virtuosi-secure-monte-carlo-one-two-as-zhou-leads-from|access-date=22 April 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2021 Round 2 post-Sprint Race 1 press conference|date=31 May 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4lnlSTEaRuJQUKUCFvCjWG/2021-round-2-post-sprint-race-1-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} For the second sprint race, on lap 11, a virtual safety car was deployed and Drugovich along with Zhou, made a gamble to put on slick tyres during mixed conditions. It did not pay off, and just a few laps later Drugovich pitted back for wet tyres. He would finish in 14th position. During the feature race, Drugovich pitted early on lap 10 attempting an alternative strategy. This would be a successful strategy and following mishaps from Robert Shwartzman and Dan Ticktum, he was up to third place and would end in that position. Over the radio, he declared that "it was the best race of [his] life".{{Cite web|title=2021 Round 2 post-Feature Race press conference|date=22 May 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2tXFQ2leFwnlffFnIXUEPc/2021-round-2-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=23 May 2021|title=Drugovich: late call on podium-earning strategy made 'race of my life'|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-late-call-on-podium-earning-strategy-made-race-of-my-life/79143|access-date=22 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}

Drugovich qualified eleventh for the race at Baku. On the opening lap of the first sprint, Drugovich thumped Piastri, who in turn put Lawson in the wall. The stewards deemed Drugovich responsible of the incident, and he was handed a ten-second time penalty. He originally finished ninth but was demoted to 14th.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 1: Shwartzman surges to a dominant first win of the season in Baku|date=5 June 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4NiMkLaZghwA4qzVKGkzjr/sprint-race-1-shwartzman-surges-to-a-dominant-first-win-of-the-season-in|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich made up positions to seventh before the safety car was called out. He slowly was overtaken by quicker drivers and eventually finished tenth. Drugovich made up four positions to seventh on the opening lap, thanks to an incident. He made a comeback drive, overtaking Ralph Boschung during the later stages to finish fourth.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich on the trial and error that led to his inspired Feature Race comeback|date=6 June 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5C3ZNVE2qLieV51Le5uWtr/drugovich-on-the-trial-and-error-that-led-to-his-inspired-feature-race|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich qualified sixth for the Silverstone weekend. He made up a place on a retirement from Roy Nissany on the opening lap of the first sprint. The rest of his race would be quiet and he would finish in fourth.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 1: Shwartzman claims commanding second win of the season from fourth at Silverstone|date=17 July 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3rM4p9hDHqy9k8ic4EtD0y/sprint-race-1-shwartzman-claims-commanding-second-win-of-the-season-from|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He finished sixth in the second sprint after pressuring Jüri Vips in the closing stages. In the feature race, Drugovich finished in sixth, the same place where started after passing Théo Pourchaire at the start but eventually being undercut by Shwartzman.{{Cite web|title=UNI-Virtuosi celebrate a successful home race weekend at Silverstone|date=20 July 2021|url=https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/uni-virtuosi-celebrate-a-successful-home-race-weekend-at-silverstone|access-date=22 April 2022|website=virtuosiracing.com|language=en|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172702/https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/uni-virtuosi-celebrate-a-successful-home-race-weekend-at-silverstone|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=Drugovich happy with Feature Race pace, but says they must start rounds stronger|date=20 July 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/KxPQhiKAlY19aHpYkHzXe/drugovich-happy-with-feature-race-pace-but-says-they-must-start-rounds|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

Drugovich qualified fifth at Monza, but would turn out to have a poor weekend. Making up a place on Boschung on the opening lap of the first sprint, he clipped Ticktum and spun him out of the race. Drugovich then pitted for a new nose and dropped to 19th. It was not to last however, as on lap 5 he spun out of the race at the Ascari corner.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 1: Pourchaire wins for the second time in action-packed Monza opener|date=11 September 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/46EwTgZFh2lbqDUuZkIg5v/sprint-race-1-pourchaire-wins-for-the-second-time-in-action-packed-monza|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich only made up three places during the second sprint to finish in 17th. During the feature race, he was running in a net sixth place when he was told to pit once again on lap 15, due to a confusion on front wing damage. He would complete the race in 12th, ending the weekend without points.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Piastri triumphs over Zhou in Monza to win for the first time on a Sunday|date=12 September 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/68qdLSl47HmpzJnicmTsIu/feature-race-piastri-triumphs-over-zhou-in-monza-to-win-for-the-first-time|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich set the fastest time during practice at Sochi,{{Cite web|title=Drugovich hoping car changes help 'quite a bit' after topping Sochi practice|date=24 September 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6bY56gw604TEfIvqOkGWGC/drugovich-hoping-car-changes-help-quite-a-bit-after-topping-sochi-practice|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} and qualified 13th.{{Cite web|last=Gascoigne|first=Roger|date=24 September 2021|title=Felipe Drugovich fastest in F2 free practice in Sochi|url=https://formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-fastest-in-f2-free-practice-in-sochi/84165|access-date=22 April 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} However, on the way to the starting grid for the sprint, he crashed heavily into the wall and was taken to hospital.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=25 September 2021|title=Drugovich taken to hospital after pre-race F2 crash in Sochi|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-taken-to-hospital-after-pre-race-f2-crash-in-sochi/84373|access-date=25 September 2021|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} Thankfully, he emerged unscathed but was declared not fit to take part in the feature race.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich declared unfit for Sochi Feature Race|date=26 September 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3k7gRU1aTcCpypZG0xCEKK/drugovich-declared-unfit-for-sochi-feature-race|access-date=22 April 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

Drugovich qualified fifth at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Starting sixth for the first sprint, he concluded the race in fourth after an opening lap pass on Pourchaire and passing Boschung later.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 1: Armstrong wrestles to maiden victory over fellow Kiwi Lawson in first race at Jeddah|date=4 December 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2Fz0Tyh0jyh2Fid7J6HBMp/sprint-race-1-armstrong-wrestles-to-maiden-victory-over-fellow-kiwi-lawson|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich looked like he was going to finish in the top ten of sprint race 2, but he sustained damaged after Jüri Vips tagged him from behind, dropping Drugovich to tenth at the flag with multiple penalties from other drivers applied.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 2: Piastri closes in on the title with victory over Viscaal in Jeddah|date=4 December 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5wRq6hIsWVJiz1uo3efW9N/sprint-race-2-piastri-closes-in-on-the-title-with-victory-over-viscaal-in|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich finished the red-flagged feature race in fifth.{{Cite web|url=https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/uni-virtuosi-close-the-gap-to-carlin-in-the-teams-championship-battle-at-jeddah|title=UNI-Virtuosi close the gap to Carlin in the Teams' Championship battle at Jeddah|date=7 December 2021|access-date=12 May 2022|website=virtuosiracing.com|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171427/https://www.virtuosiracing.com/post/uni-virtuosi-close-the-gap-to-carlin-in-the-teams-championship-battle-at-jeddah|url-status=dead}} At the final round at Yas Marina, Drugovich qualified eighth.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich says eighth isn't 'too bad' after seeing his first flying lap deleted for exceeding track limits|date=10 December 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5rjg9jiY8XtmMYFysnxbG0/drugovich-says-eighth-isnt-too-bad-after-seeing-his-first-flying-lap-deleted|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He made a good start on the first sprint, to pass Ticktum and improve to second on the opening lap. Drugovich pressurised Daruvala for most of the race; nearly taking the lead on lap 12, but as the race end drew closer, his challenge faded and Daruvala eventually won.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 1: Piastri crowned F2 champion as Daruvala wins on track in Yas Marina|date=11 December 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2y78sTecfS0DIwxyUZIb6m/sprint-race-1-piastri-crowned-f2-champion-as-daruvala-wins-on-track-in-yas|access-date=24 February 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2021 Round 8 post-Sprint Race 1 press conference|date=11 December 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/28YZxwaWa42YCKFP7FSnZm/2021-round-8-post-sprint-race-1-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich finished fifth in the second sprint, nearly overtaking Ticktum on the last lap.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE 2: Zhou beats Shwartzman to victory in manic second race at Yas Marina|date=11 December 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/33YWGdNfQRgiv5ljzCuJjf/sprint-race-2-zhou-beats-shwartzman-to-victory-in-manic-second-race-at-yas|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the feature race, Drugovich along with Pourchaire went on the alternative strategy by pitting later in the race. A slightly slow stop for Pourchaire saw Drugovich make a timely overtake on him just before the virtual safety car was called out. On the penultimate lap, Drugovich passed Shwartzman for third and seal off the season with another podium.{{Cite web|title=2021 Round 8 post-Feature Race press conference|date=12 December 2021|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1lbdR2vXSQMGOXEz0gmQHi/2021-round-8-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} His clean performance in Abu Dhabi saw him jump Liam Lawson to eighth in the standings, with 105 points and help UNI-Virtuosi leapfrog Carlin as vice-champions.{{Cite web|title=Driver Standings for the FIA Formula 2 2021 Championship|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Standings/Driver?seasonId=178|access-date=10 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Compared to teammate Zhou, his season was rather frustrating taking four podiums but no wins.

File:FIA F2 Austria 2022 Nr. 11 Drugovich.jpg during the 2022 Spielberg Formula 2 round.]]

Drugovich re-joined MP Motorsport for 2022, this time partnering FIA Formula 3 graduate Clément Novalak.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich re-joins MP Motorsport for 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2Dn4hXYUMxvEtRmzCCtypR/drugovich-re-joins-mp-motorsport-for-2022|access-date=14 December 2021|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Upon his return to the Dutch outfit, Drugovich stated that he "felt like home".{{Cite web|title=Drugovich is returning to MP Motorsport a 'more relaxed' driver|date=16 March 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2apokfH5NBRX4V1jLjXn0B/drugovich-is-returning-to-mp-motorsport-a-more-relaxed-driver|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

Drugovich set the fastest time of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=4 March 2022|title=Drugovich fastest as focus moves to race runs on last morning of F2 test|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-fastest-as-focus-moves-to-race-runs-on-last-morning-of-f2-test/90326|access-date=12 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} He would follow it up by topping practice of the first round in Bahrain.{{Cite web|last=Gascoigne|first=Roger|date=18 March 2022|title=Felipe Drugovich tops F2 practice times in windy Bahrain|url=https://formulascout.com/felipe-drugovich-tops-f2-practice-times-in-windy-bahrain/90873|access-date=12 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}} However he only qualified tenth but despite that, he would start on reverse pole for the sprint race. He had a shocking start, falling to sixth. He soon overtook Jake Hughes on the third lap to move up and finish fifth.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE: Verschoor controls the opener in Sakhir for Trident's first F2 win|date=19 March 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/0np6vPKl3llHqT8pEu2ML/sprint-race-verschoor-controls-the-opener-in-sakhir-for-tridents-first-f2|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich fell to 15th at the start of the feature race, and pitted early for softer tyres. He was soon promoted to second place behind Ayumu Iwasa who was yet to pit, but on lap 17 was overtaken by Théo Pourchaire. Drugovich was overtaken by a few more drivers on fresher tyres and he eventually finished sixth.{{Cite web|title=F2 & F3 Bahrain|date=21 March 2022|url=https://www.mpmotorsport.com/f2-f3-bahrain/|access-date=11 November 2022|website=MP Motorsport|language=en}} Drugovich took his second pole position in the series and first of the season at Jeddah, having topped practice as well.{{Cite web|last=Edwards|first=Jordan|date=25 March 2022|title=Drugovich tops Saudi F2 practice, Bolukbasi and Pourchaire crash|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-tops-heavily-interrupted-saudi-f2-practice/91251|access-date=13 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Alonso Lopez|first=Alejandro|date=25 March 2022|title=Drugovich takes F2 pole in disrupted Jeddah qualifying|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-takes-f2-pole-in-disrupted-jeddah-qualifying/91263|access-date=13 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 2 post-Qualifying press conference|date=25 March 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/r1txbXcoDEnud8SUWsH1R/2022-round-1-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich improved up the order in the sprint race to finish fourth on the road, but was promoted to third after Hughes was disqualified.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=26 March 2022|title=Hughes and VAR stripped of maiden F2 podium|url=https://formulascout.com/hughes-and-var-stripped-of-maiden-f2-podium/91331|access-date=13 May 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Drugovich 'grabbed every opportunity' in the Sprint Race|date=26 March 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2AEhT996Ctyr6Ya0Rfho06/drugovich-grabbed-every-opportunity-in-the-sprint-race|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich dominated the feature race winning by two seconds despite Richard Verschoor catching up to him during the last few laps.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Drugovich dominates in Jeddah for his first F2 win since 2020|date=27 March 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/39kI1O3TVeUaJqTtReLiHQ/feature-race-drugovich-dominates-in-jeddah-for-his-first-f2-win-since-2020|access-date=13 May 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 2 post-Feature Race press conference|date=27 March 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3nsnkQpYFTVHlYRb32vNPy/2022-round-2-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} This allowed him to take the championship lead for the first time ever, leading by 11 points, and stated that he had "all the confidence [I] want".{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=27 March 2022|title=Drugovich: I have "all the confidence I want" from Jeddah F2 feature win|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-i-have-all-the-confidence-i-want-from-jeddah-f2-feature-win/91387|access-date=11 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}}

Drugovich qualified a lowly 12th in Imola. However in the sprint race, he made a quick start, passing five cars to take seventh on the opening lap. He then passed Ralph Boschung retiring and then on the final lap, passed Logan Sargeant to take fifth.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE: Armstrong fends off Daruvala to take Imola victory|date=23 April 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7AYfgcQnTii35KKHbIMHl6/sprint-race-armstrong-fends-off-daruvala-to-take-imola-victory|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich attempted a strategy by starting on the hards. Unfortunately, a safety car on lap 8 rather ruined it, and Drugovich was unable to pull away quickly from the other runners. Drugovich managed to pit under the safety car right at the end, and rescued a point finishing in 10th. However, since Pourchaire won the feature race, Drugovich lost the championship lead and fell to second place, trailing the Frenchman by two points.{{Cite web|title=Pourchaire takes second Feature Race win at frantic Imola|date=24 April 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4V1pcgRy5TypZ8I1AOkgH1/pourchaire-takes-second-feature-race-win-at-frantic-imola|access-date=13 May 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title='Strong results are bringing out the best in me' - Drugovich enjoying best F2 form|date=19 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1ZuRLdE3M6b9YkQLbATh6x/strong-results-are-bringing-out-the-best-in-me-drugovich-enjoying-best-f2|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In Barcelona, having topped practice yet again, he qualified in tenth place.{{Cite web|title=FREE PRACTICE: Drugovich heads up field in red flag-impacted session|date=20 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2pugwiPiNJjLIHOARDfkFv/free-practice-drugovich-heads-up-field-in-red-flag-impacted-session|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He was set to start in pole position for the sprint race, but was penalised three places for impeding another driver.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich receives three-place grid penalty for impeding|date=20 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/460mNlcefi6nLQ5vF6Rriv/drugovich-receives-three-place-grid-penalty-for-impeding|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} With reverse polesitter Calan Williams stalling, Drugovich stormed from third to first into the first corner, and led lights-to-flag for his second win of the year.{{Cite web|last=Waring|first=Bethonie|date=21 May 2022|title=Drugovich takes championship lead with lights to flag victory|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-takes-championship-lead-with-lights-to-flag-victory/94041|access-date=11 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 4 post-Sprint Race press conference|date=21 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/QOMDSztXM6WyJ4vZnd5LF/2022-round-4-post-sprint-race-press-conference|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the feature race, Drugovich did a lengthy stint on his soft tyres, reaching half-race distance before pitting. Following that, he quickly overtook second-placed Frederik Vesti. On lap 27, he passed race leader Jack Doohan and eventually won by five seconds.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Dominant Drugovich takes clean sweep in Barcelona|date=22 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5LBl2a516gk9F2mzlnx3RN/feature-race-dominant-drugovich-takes-clean-sweep-in-barcelona|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 4 post-Feature Race press conference|date=22 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5icVtHENoSfc7W4mg1even/2022-round-4-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=11 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In doing so, Drugovich became the first F2 driver to win all races in an F2 weekend, which according to him "really showed [their] potential".{{Cite web|title=F2 leader Drugovich confident for the rest of the season: 'This really shows our potential'|date=25 May 2022|url=https://f1feederseries.com/2022/05/25/f2-leader-drugovich-confident-for-the-rest-of-the-season-this-really-shows-our-potential/|access-date=11 November 2022|website=F1 Feeder Series|language=en}} With that result, Drugovich moved back into the championship lead by 26 points.

In Monaco, despite crashing, Drugovich qualified on pole after previous polesitter Liam Lawson was penalised for disobeying yellow flag conditions.{{Cite web|date=27 May 2022|title=Drugovich gets Monaco F2 pole as Lawson and Iwasa penalised|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-gets-monaco-f2-pole-as-lawson-and-iwasa-penalised/94252|access-date=14 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}} In the sprint race, he suffered a puncture on the opening lap and after pitting a few times he retired for good on lap 20.{{Cite web|last=Gascoigne|first=Roger|date=29 May 2022|title=Drugovich suffers day "to forget" in F2 sprint race in Monaco|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-suffers-day-to-forget-in-f2-sprint-race-in/94394|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich's Rollercoaster Weekend, 2022 Monaco Grand Prix|date=2 June 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPeXWfico14&t=8s|access-date=15 November 2022|website=YouTube}} In the feature race, Drugovich had a slow pit stop but since second-placed Pourchaire's pit stop was equally slow, Drugovich managed to exit ahead of the Frenchman. For the rest of the race, Pourchaire pressured Drugovich within a second but to no avail, and Drugovich was able to take his fourth win of the season.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Drugovich gets redemption with Monte Carlo masterclass|date=29 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4Mz56zL0cPVJt4T8GS6uLo/feature-race-drugovich-gets-redemption-with-monte-carlo-masterclass|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Drugovich's Guest Column: We surprised ourselves with winning pace|date=31 May 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7nVIO79jFMNL6WrGmZdpob/drugovichs-guest-column-we-surprised-ourselves-with-winning-pace|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In Baku, he qualified fifth.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich thinking about the Championship with cautiously aggressive Baku strategy|date=10 June 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7CxSDie2l7mgGmhx44jyrQ/drugovich-thinking-about-the-championship-with-cautiously-aggressive-baku|access-date=15 November 2022 |website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He finished in fifth during a chaotic sprint race, having dropped two positions at the start.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE: Vesti risks it all to seize maiden victory after chaotic final lap shootout|date=11 June 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6g8I1uknbnKXgRrI7DbRPz/sprint-race-vesti-risks-it-all-to-seize-maiden-victory-after-chaotic-final|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the feature race, having sat in fifth until the lap 15 safety car restart when Marcus Armstrong ahead suffered front wing damage which promoted Drugovich to fourth. A late crash for leader Jüri Vips meant Drugovich was able to inherit a position and take third place.{{Cite web|title=Hauger claims first Feature Race win after late-race crash for Vips|date=12 June 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/30Y9uDHuoGAhAslwwZeEwP/hauger-claims-first-feature-race-win-after-late-race-crash-for-vips|access-date=15 September 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 6 post-Feature Race press conference|date=12 June 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/aDAEvg8iPKUTa4SvkM9Mb/2022-round-6-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} His result meant he moved 51 points clear of second-placed Pourchaire.

In Silverstone, Drugovich qualified third coincidentally setting the same lap as Pourchaire but the former was given position ahead having ended his lap earlier.{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 7 post-Qualifying press conference|date=1 July 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5uFzljW7LB61m1yWkSMwKw/2022-round-7-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} For the sprint race, he made a few overtakes to take fifth place.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE: Jack Doohan dominates in Silverstone spray|date=2 July 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/26b7aXPwpvOhu0r4OICedU/sprint-race-jack-doohan-dominates-in-silverstone-spray|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} For the feature race, a slow start saw him drop back to fifth. His race was relatively quiet until the final lap, where he passed Frederik Vesti to snatch fourth place.{{Cite web|title=F2 & F3 Silverstone|date=3 July 2022|url=https://www.mpmotorsport.com/f2-f3-silverstone/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=MP Motorsport}} At the Red Bull Ring he managed fifth in qualifying, and fourth in the sprint race. However the choice to start on wet tyres on a drying track during the feature race did not pay off, and was second last before he made his pit stop. He was unable to progress much and despite a few penalties for others, he finished 11th overall in the race.{{Cite web|title=F2 & F3 Spielberg|date=10 July 2022|url=https://www.mpmotorsport.com/f2-f3-spielberg/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=MP Motorsport}} Following Austria, Drugovich's lead was cut to 39 points.

In France, he qualified second, but his lap time was deleted and his next-best lap time was used, dropping him to sixth.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich demoted following Le Castellet Qualifying|date=22 July 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/018GWBdiPXA0RdJLRGHmwj/drugovich-demoted-following-le-castellet-qualifying|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the sprint race, Drugovich capitalised on Pourchaire forcing Armstrong wide late in the race, which saw him take fourth place,{{Cite web|title=Drugovich playing it cautious as title thoughts build|date=24 July 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6QE4A0dzq0kr2NhERrKZnL/drugovich-playing-it-cautious-as-title-thoughts-build|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} but was promoted to the podium after Pourchaire was penalised.{{Cite web|title=Pourchaire, Vips, Armstrong and Fittipaldi penalised following Le Castellet Sprint Race|date=23 July 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3BSaq8wvKoLqQLcAJK8BUJ/pourchaire-vips-armstrong-and-fittipaldi-penalised-following-le-castellet|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the feature race, he fell to eighth in the early stages but was back up to fifth following the pit stops. He secured fourth place after making a late overtake on Doohan with four laps to go.{{Cite web|title=F2 Le Castellet|date=24 July 2022|url=https://www.mpmotorsport.com/f2-le-castellet/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=MP Motorsport}} In Budapest, he qualified third.{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 10 post-Qualifying press conference|date=29 July 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6XGlgChXYPjHP12XXwKu3T/f2-pc|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Having finished fourth in the sprint race, Drugovich had a much tougher feature race. He was jumped by Pourchaire at the start, and decided to pit early. Drugovich made an undercut on Armstrong but the New Zealander would repass him on lap 19. With degrading tyres, Drugovich was passed by cars on fresher tyres which dropped him to ninth at the flag.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Pourchaire checkmates rivals to reignite Championship fight|date=31 July 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7c9f3ePtK9Od2KqxDcw0So/feature-race-pourchaire-checkmates-rivals-to-reignite-championship-fight|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} By Pourchaire winning at the same time, Drugovich's lead was slashed to 21 points heading into the summer break.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich: Summer break comes at a good time, but we must improve form at Spa|date=3 August 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7Bqkfd9XRdnLcgjVQzkPHl/drugovich-summer-break-comes-at-a-good-time-but-we-must-improve-form-at-spa|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

In Spa-Francorchamps, Drugovich took his third pole of the year.{{Cite web|title=QUALIFYING: Drugovich comfortably quickest at Spa for MP Motorsport|date=26 August 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1eV5FJTFlP7IfUdZzGTBKd/qualifying-drugovich-comfortably-quickest-at-spa-for-mp-motorsport|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 11 post-Qualifying press conference|date=26 August 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4lCmt0Au25FDDeXBuHm8AN/2022-round-11-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the sprint race, he moved into sixth at the start, remaining there until Sargeant brought out the safety car while Drugovich opted to pit for fresher tyres. Rejoining in 12th, he made up eight positions to claim fourth place in only four laps.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE: Lawson in a league of his own in dramatic final lap showdown|date=27 August 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1yfxXNnRVXAefyalG0BwKw/sprint-race-lawson-in-a-league-of-his-own-in-dramatic-final-lap-showdown|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the feature race, he ended in second place after eventual winner Doohan made a successful undercut during the pit stops, leaving Drugovich coming up short by two seconds.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Doohan takes his third victory of the season at Spa|date=28 August 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6UVb7U8HfzVuJEFj9527cP/feature-race-doohan-takes-his-third-victory-of-the-season-at-spa|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 11 post-Feature Race press conference|date=28 August 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/SIpv1dsKLvfndRorn95xW/2022-round-11-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In Zandvoort, he took consecutive poles for the first time,{{Cite web|title=QUALIFYING: Dominant Drugovich makes it two poles in a row|date=2 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7ujNjyoV2aWTuN35W9Zd7W/qualifying-dominant-drugovich-makes-it-two-poles-in-a-row|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} stating that his flying laps up until his pole lap "didn't have full confidence".{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=2 September 2022|title=Drugovich "didn't have full confidence" at Zandvoort until pole lap|url=https://formulascout.com/drugovich-didnt-have-full-confidence-at-zandvoort-until-pole-lap/98083|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}} Having finished tenth in the sprint race, Drugovich returned to winning ways in the feature race, which gave him one hand on the championship title.{{Cite web|title=FEATURE RACE: Drugovich puts one hand on F2 title after Zandvoort win|date=4 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6rjvqk6ilK8scw5SUQAX4R/feature-race-drugovich-puts-one-hand-on-f2-title-after-zandvoort-win|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} With Pourchaire only scoring two points in the two rounds, Drugovich extended his lead over him to 69 points.{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 12 post-Feature Race press conference|date=4 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4YuLblNj56UDloNz0K9cTK/2022-round-12-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=15 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

Heading into Monza, Drugovich qualified fourth,{{Cite web|title=Drugovich's Monza approach won't change even with F2 Championship in touching distance|date=8 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/24kozkG11V2K1rxMBMOCY/drugovichs-monza-approach-wont-change-even-with-f2-championship-in-touching|access-date=16 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} but was penalised five places to 12th for the sprint race for breaching yellow flags.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich penalised following Monza Qualifying|date=9 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1pZAObOdkiX6WkIY2tfOU4/felipe-drugovich-penalised-following-monza-qualifying|access-date=16 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} He would seal the title in the sprint race if Pourchaire finished sixth or lower.{{cite web|title=WHAT DRUGOVICH NEEDS TO DO...|date=10 September 2022|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CiU5tRNMTTY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=|access-date=16 November 2022|website=Instagram}} Drugovich retired early on the last lap after making contact with Amaury Cordeel, damaging his suspension. With Pourchaire finishing only 17th, it meant that Drugovich was crowned 2022 Formula 2 champion.{{Cite web|title=SPRINT RACE: Vips breezes to victory as Drugovich claims 2022 F2 title|date=10 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4DYTu8xCSKUQGPlquFzw83/sprint-race-vips-breezes-to-victory-as-drugovich-claims-2022-f2-title|access-date=16 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Thoughts of a Champion - Felipe Drugovich|date=10 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4esMmXPgXFpV2RF34nJ1z6/thoughts-of-a-champion-felipe-drugovich|access-date=16 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Following the race, Drugovich described his title as "not how [I] expected it".{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/drugovich-f2-title-win-not-how-i-expected-it-after-early-monza-exit/10367306/|date=11 September 2022|title=Drugovich: F2 title win 'not how I expected it' after early Monza exit|access-date=16 November 2022|website=Motorsport.com}} In the feature race, Drugovich ran third before a lap 7 safety car, which he pitted two laps later and came out down in 13th place. He had little pace, passing Cordeel late in the race to take seventh, later a post-race disqualification promoted Drugovich to sixth place.{{Cite web|title=Iwasa disqualified from Monza Feature Race|date=11 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/110AXiUoMtmUGXauc0mX0A/iwasa-disqualified-from-monza-feature-race|access-date=16 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Drugovich's Guest Column: The title was well worth the wait|date=13 September 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/qTRgl0Hx1D29mSpVEH1ia/drugovichs-guest-column-the-title-was-well-worth-the-wait|access-date=16 November 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich qualified fourth for the Yas Marina season finale. In the sprint race, he snatched third place from Amaury Cordeel on the third last lap, adding another podium to his tally.{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 14 post-Sprint Race press conference|date=19 November 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/54dZ5f0c4tGCuoaXwDodvb/2022-round-14-post-sprint-race-press-conference|access-date=23 December 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} In the feature race, Drugovich took Pourchaire at the start into third, and later moved into second by passing Roy Nissany. He battled Iwasa during the last laps but settled for second place.{{Cite web|title=2022 Round 14 post-Feature Race press conference|date=20 November 2022|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1lTvzoZ7gdHCKVOKCVcTBe/2022-round-14-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=23 December 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}} Drugovich ended the year as champion with 265 points, 101 ahead of nearest rival Pourchaire and claimed five wins, four poles and eleven podiums.{{Cite web|title=Formula 2 2022 Driver Standings|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Standings/Driver|access-date=23 December 2022|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

On 12 September 2022, two days after winning the 2022 Formula 2 Championship, Drugovich was announced as the first member of the newly formed AMF1 Driver Development Programme, as well as joining Aston Martin's reserve driver roster.{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Ida |date=2022-09-12 |title=Aston Martin launches F1 academy with F2 champion Felipe Drugovich |url=https://formulascout.com/aston-martin-launches-f1-junior-team-with-f2-champion-felipe-drugovich/98662 |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=Formula Scout |language=en-GB}} He had his first contact with a Formula One car testing the AMR21 at Silverstone at the beginning of November, during which he met the necessary requirements to obtain the FIA Super Licence and drive in free practice at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.{{cite web|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/felipe-drugovich-gets-his-first-taste-of-f1-power-with-aston-martin|title=Felipe Drugovich gets his first taste of F1 power with Aston Martin|website=Aston Martin F1 Team|date=10 November 2022|access-date=11 November 2022}}{{Cite web|title=Felipe completes maiden FP1 session at Yas Marina|date=18 November 2022|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/on-track/felipe-completes-maiden-fp1-session-at-yas-marina|access-date=3 September 2023|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}} Drugovich also took part in the post-season tests in Abu Dhabi, driving the Aston Martin.{{Cite web |title=Ferrari lead the way with 1-2-3 in busy post-season Abu Dhabi test|date=22 November 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.ferrari-lead-the-way-in-busy-post-season-abu-dhabi-test.3xAKt5uxeATAAQF4gOALAY.html |access-date=24 November 2022 |website=Formula 1}}

Drugovich, along with fellow Aston Martin reserve Stoffel Vandoorne, was added to the pool of reserve drivers for McLaren for the first 15 races of the 2023 season.{{Cite web|last=Cleeren|first=Filip|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-adds-aston-martins-vandoorne-drugovich-to-2023-f1-reserve-driver-pool/10434184/|date=20 February 2023|title=McLaren adds Aston Martin's Vandoorne, Drugovich to 2023 F1 reserve driver pool|access-date=20 February 2023|website=Motorsport.com}} Drugovich drove the Aston Martin AMR23 during the first session of pre-season testing at Bahrain, after regular driver Lance Stroll suffered an injury in a bike accident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12477/12816509/felipe-drugovich-to-replace-lance-stroll-on-first-day-of-bahrain-testing-for-aston-martin|date=21 February 2023|title=Felipe Drugovich to replace Lance Stroll on first day of Bahrain testing for Aston Martin|access-date=21 February 2023|website=Sky Sports}} Shortly after leaving the pits for the first time, Drugovich had to stop his car on track at turn 4 due to an electrical fault, bringing out the red flags.{{Cite web |title=WATCH: Aston Martin and Felipe Drugovich cause an early red flag as pre-season testing begins |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.watch-aston-martin-and-felipe-drugovich-cause-an-early-red-flag-as-pre.1SC1XJqUGtz0R3SKn8azwU.html |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=www.formula1.com |language=en}} He returned to the car in the morning session of the final day, and completed a combined total of 117 laps.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-21 |title=Aston gives Drugovich first morning of F1 test in Stroll's place |url=https://the-race.com/formula-1/aston-gives-drugovich-first-morning-of-f1-test-in-strolls-place/ |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=The Race |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=2023 F1 testing Day 1 report and highlights: Verstappen edges out Alonso as F1 2023 kicks off with first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-edges-out-alonso-on-first-day-of-2023-pre-season-testing-in.1GWXn0pqa44mvbZEfwz0ls.html |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=Formula 1 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Bahrain F1 testing 2023 - Day 3 results (Morning times) |url=https://racingnews365.com/bahrain-f1-testing-2023-day-3-results-morning-times/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=RacingNews365 |date=25 February 2023 |language=en}} Drugovich collected more F1 mileage in the AMR21 in April, around Silverstone.{{Cite web|title=Aston Martin hit the track at Silverstone as reserve driver Drugovich gathers more F1 mileage|date=13 April 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-hit-the-track-at-silverstone-as-reserve-driver-drugovich.1EnZ6NStNJ7JuaejtVShQZ.html|access-date=21 May 2023|website=Formula 1}} He drove the AMR21 again in a private test at the Red Bull Ring in June.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich Returns to F1 Cockpit in Spielberg with Aston Martin|date=16 June 2023|url=https://www.sportspundit.com/racing/articles/19744-felipe-drugovich-returns-to-f1-cockpit-in-spielberg-with-aston-martin|access-date=20 July 2023|language=en}} For the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, Drugovich returned to the wheel of the AMR23 by driving in the first free practice session.{{Cite web|title=Aston Martin reserve Drugovich set for FP1 outing at Italian GP|date=29 August 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-reserve-drugovich-set-for-fp1-outing-at-italian-gp.5txO5nGdYWJ1mgG3Hvtsju.html|access-date=30 August 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=The Debrief by Aramco: Italian GP|date=2 September 2022|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/on-track/the-debrief-by-aramco-italian-gp|access-date=3 September 2022|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}} Another test came at the Hungaroring for him in September,{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=26 September 2023|title=Aston Martin runs Drugovich and Hawkins in F1 test at Hungaroring|url=https://formulascout.com/aston-martin-runs-drugovich-and-hawkins-in-f1-test-at-hungaroring/111579|access-date=26 September 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}} and at the Yas Marina Circuit for the first free practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.the-10-young-drivers-set-to-take-part-in-fp1-in-abu-dhabi.41yTvsv9zgjhYiZDB8BaN7.html|title=The 10 young drivers set to take part in FP1 in Abu Dhabi|website=Formula1.com|date=23 November 2023|access-date=23 November 2023}} He finished the session an excellent second fastest.{{Cite web|title=The Debrief by Aramco: Abu Dhabi GP|date=26 November 2023|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/on-track/the-debrief-by-aramco-abu-dhabi-gp|access-date=15 December 2023|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}} Drugovich then took part in the post-season test with Aston Martin, racking up 123 laps.{{Cite web|title=Formula 2 drivers get behind the wheel in F1's Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi|date=28 November 2023|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3El8SKUYG4NhJt8x0x2cns/formula-2-drivers-get-behind-the-wheel-in-f1s-young-driver-test-in-abu-dhabi|access-date=15 December 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}

Drugovich continued to act as test and reserve driver for Aston Martin in 2024.{{Cite web|title=Felipe to continue as team Test & Reserve Driver|date=2 November 2023|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/felipe-to-continue-as-team-test-and-reserve-driver|access-date=2 November 2023|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}} In September, Drugovich completed a test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya testing the 2026 prototype tyres.{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Jonathan|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1s-new-2026-smaller-tyres-get-first-run-on-aston-martin-mule-car/10655310/|date=18 September 2024|title=F1's new 2026 smaller tires get first run on Aston Martin mule car|access-date=20 September 2024|website=Motorsport.com}} He made his first free practice appearance of the season at the {{F1 GP|2024|Mexico City}}, and finished the session in 18th.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich to drive in Free Practice One at Mexico City Grand Prix|date=9 October 2024|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/felipe-drugovich-to-drive-in-free-practice-one-at-mexico-city-grand-prix|access-date=9 October 2024|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=The Debrief by Aramco: Mexico City Grand Prix|date=27 October 2024|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/on-track/the-debrief-by-aramco-mexico-city-grand-prix|access-date=2 November 2024|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}} In December, Drugovich participated in free practice during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing in 9th.{{Cite web |date=6 December 2024 |title=Leclerc sets the pace during first practice in Abu Dhabi |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/fp1-leclerc-sets-the-pace-during-first-practice-in-abu-dhabi-as-several.4EsiKYJ4VPfH0hKSHbGjWv |access-date=6 December 2024 |website=Formula 1 |language=en}} He also took part in FP1 of the {{F1 GP|2024|Abu Dhabi}}, setting the ninth fastest time.{{Cite web|title=The Debrief by Aramco: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix|date=8 December 2024|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/on-track/the-debrief-by-aramco-abu-dhabi-grand-prix|access-date=16 December 2024|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}} Drugovich later participated in the Abu Dhabi Pirelli tyre test where he racked up 146 laps.{{Cite web|title=The Debrief by Aramco: Post-season test in Abu Dhabi|date=10 December 2024|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/on-track/the-debrief-by-aramco-post-season-test-in-abu-dhabi|access-date=16 December 2024|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}}

Drugovich continues to act as a test and reserve driver for Aston Martin in {{F1|2025}}.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich to continue as Aston Martin Aramco Test and Reserve Driver for 2025|date=13 January 2025|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/felipe-drugovich-to-continue-as-aston-martin-aramco-test-and-reserve-driver|access-date=13 January 2025|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}} He took part in his first free practice session of the year at the {{F1 GP|2025|Bahrain}} and placed 16th, under a tenth behind teammate Lance Stroll.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich to participate in Free Practice One at Bahrain Grand Prix|date=8 April 2025|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/felipe-drugovich-to-participate-in-free-practice-one-at-bahrain-grand-prix|access-date=27 April 2025|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=The Debrief by Aramco: Bahrain Grand Prix|date=13 April 2025|url=https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/on-track/the-debrief-by-aramco-2025-bahrain-grand-prix|access-date=27 April 2025|website=Aston Martin F1|language=en}}

After a year on the sidelines, Drugovich returned to racing in the 2024 European Le Mans Series with Vector Sport.{{Cite web|last=Watkins|first=Gary|url=https://www.motorsport.com/general/news/rosenqvist-neuville-drugovich-join-race-of-champions-sweden-roster/10411725/|date=18 March 2024|title=Aston reserve Drugovich to make race return in European Le Mans Series|access-date=21 April 2024|website=Motorsport.com}} For the penultimate round at the 4 Hours of Mugello, Drugovich was replaced by Patrick Pilet due to a "clash".{{Cite web|title=Pilet to Stand In for Drugovich at Mugello|date=18 September 2024|url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/elms/pilet-to-stand-in-for-drugovich-at-mugello/|access-date=20 September 2024|website=sportscar365.com|language=en}} It was a difficult season for the #10, having scored one podium with a third place at the 4 Hours of Imola, Drugovich finished 15th in the standings.

He also took his part in his first 24 Hours of Le Mans that year with Whelen Cadillac Racing, finishing 15th in the Hypercar class.{{Cite web|last=Watkins|first=Gary|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/drugovich-joins-action-express-cadillac-line-up-for-le-mans-24-hours/10607777/|date=6 May 2024|title=Drugovich joins Action Express Cadillac line-up for Le Mans 24 Hours|access-date=20 September 2024|website=Motorsport.com}}{{Cite web|last=Thukral|first=Rachit|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/drugovich-hopes-le-mans-debut-opens-some-doors-as-future-remains-unclear/10624792/|date=19 June 2024|title=Drugovich hopes Le Mans debut "opens some doors" as future remains unclear|access-date=9 November 2024|website=Motorsport.com}}

Drugovich signed with Cadillac Whelen Racing to take part in the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona with them.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich Confirmed at AXR for Daytona; Vesti to Sub at Laguna|date=16 November 2024|url=https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/drugovich-confirmed-for-rolex-24-vesti-to-sub-for-bamber-at-laguna/|access-date=16 December 2024|website=Sportscar365|language=en}}

In April 2023, Drugovich was selected to drive for Maserati MSG Racing during the Formula E Berlin rookie test, finishing first, setting a lap just two tenths slower than the best time in the SABIC Berlin E-Prix of Maximilian Günther.{{Cite web|title=Maserati MSG Racing Seals Drugovich And Barter For Berlin Rookie Test|date=17 April 2023|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/414394/maserati-msg-racing-seals-drugovich-and-barter-for-berlin-rookie-test|access-date=18 April 2023|website=FIA Formula E|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Interview: Felipe Drugovich on his first taste of Formula E|date=26 April 2023|url=https://www.maseratimsgracing.com/news/interview-formula-2-champion-felipe-drugovich-on-his-first-taste-of-fia-formula-e-world-championship-berlin-eprix-rookie-test-maserati-msg-racing|access-date=21 May 2023|website=maseratimsgracing.com|language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-24 |title=Drugovich fastest at Berlin Rookie Test |url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/419335/www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/419335/drugovich-fastest-at-berlin-rookie-test |access-date=2023-06-10 |website=The Official Home of Formula E |language=en }}{{Dead link|date=January 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Drugovich returned with Maserati during the rookie practice session at the Rome ePrix, in which he once again topped the timesheets.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich returns to Maserati MSG Racing for Rome test|date=29 June 2023|url=https://www.maseratimsgracing.com/news/formula-2-champion-felipe-drugovich-returns-to-maserati-msg-racing-for-2023-rome-eprix-rookie-test-fia-formula-e-world-championship|access-date=30 June 2023|website=Maserati MSG Racing|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Drugovich Tops Rome Rookie Free Practice Session|date=14 July 2023|url=https://fiaformulae.com/en/news/436415/drugovich-tops-rome-rookie-practice-session|access-date=20 July 2023|website=The Official Home of Formula E.|language=en}}

Drugovich returned with Maserati in the Berlin rookie test held in May 2024.{{Cite web|title=Drugovich And Pino Set For Berlin Rookie Test With Maserati MSG Racing|date=7 May 2024|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/497305|access-date=8 May 2024|website=The Official Home of Formula E.|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Maserati MSG Racing completes positive rookie test in Berlin|date=13 May 2024|url=https://www.maseratimsgracing.com/news/maserati-msg-racing-completes-positive-2024-formula-e-rookie-test-in-berlin-felipe-drugovich-nico-pino-cyril-blais|access-date=14 May 2024|website=Maserati MSG Racing|language=en}}

Drugovich was offered the opportunity to test for IndyCar Series team Ed Carpenter Racing during the winter testing season after the 2023 season but turned down the opportunity.{{Cite web|title=Felipe Drugovich turns down IndyCar run amidst Alfa Romeo links|date=11 September 2023|url=https://formu1a.uno/en/felipe-drugovich-turns-down-indycar-run-amidst-alfa-romeo-links/|access-date=20 September 2024|language=en}} However, a year later, he would be confirmed to test IndyCar machinery with Chip Ganassi Racing at Barber Motorsports Park.{{Cite web|last=Barnes|first=Joey|url=https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/2022-f2-champ-drugovich-testing-with-ganassi-later-this-month/10655850/|date=20 September 2024|title=2022 F2 champ Drugovich testing with Ganassi later this month|access-date=20 September 2024|website=Motorsport.com}} Following the test, the Brazilian stated that he was "surprised by the speed".{{Cite web|last=Barnes|first=Joey|url=https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/drugovich-surprised-by-the-speed-after-maiden-indycar-test-/10661256/|date=8 October 2024|title=Aston Martin F1 reserve driver Felipe Drugovich "surprised by the speed" in maiden IndyCar test |access-date=9 November 2024|website=Motorsport.com}}

Drugovich was chosen to race in the 2023 Race of Champions in Sweden.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/general/news/rosenqvist-neuville-drugovich-join-race-of-champions-sweden-roster/10411725/|date=15 December 2022|title=Rosenqvist, Neuville, Drugovich join Race of Champions Sweden roster|access-date=23 December 2022|website=Motorsport.com}} He was paired up with Thierry Neuville in the ROC Nations Cup, competing for the All-Star team. The pair defeated Team USA and Team Germany, before losing to Team Norway in the final.{{Cite web |last=Champions |first=Race Of |date=2023-01-28 |title=Team Norway's Petter and Oliver Solberg retain ROC Nations Cup |url=https://www.raceofchampions.com/post/team-norway-s-petter-and-oliver-solberg-retain-roc-nations-cup |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=Race Of Champions |language=en}}

Drugovich was born in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil. He has Croatian, AustrianIn the beginning of the Yugoslav Wars, large amounts of Croats and Serbs fled to countries like Austria and Germany. The original form of Drugovich's last name, Drugović, is predominantly found in Croatia.
{{cite web|url=https://actacroatica.com/en/surname/Drugovi%C4%87/|title=Surname Drugović in modern Croatia|website=Acta Croatica|access-date=2023-01-04}} and Italian ancestry, as well as having dual Brazilian and Italian citizenship.{{cite web |title=Fã de Lauda, Drugovich atribui vitórias a lado psicológico |url=https://motorsport.uol.com.br/euroformula-open/news/fa-de-lauda-drugovich-atribui-vitorias-a-lado-psicologico-1029829/3064195/ |website=Motorsport.com |access-date=26 May 2022 |language=pt |date=24 April 2018}}{{cite web |title=Por que o maringaense Felipe Drugovich é considerado a 'sensação' do automobilismo atual? |url=https://gmconline.com.br/esportes/outros-esportes/por-que-o-maringaense-felipe-drugovich-e-considerado-a-sensacao-do-automobilismo-atual/ |website=GMC Online |access-date=26 May 2022 |language=pt |date=25 August 2020}}

His maternal uncles {{ill|Sérgio Drugovich|pt}} and {{ill|Oswaldo Drugovich Jr.|pt}} are also racing drivers.{{cite web |author1=Julianne Cerasoli |title=Como brasileiro Drugovich virou "cara do momento" na fórmula de acesso à F1 |url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/pole-position/2020/08/20/como-brasileiro-drugovich-virou-cara-do-momento-na-formula-de-acesso-a-f1.htm |website=UOL Esporte |access-date=26 May 2022 |language=pt |date=20 August 2020}}

^† As Drugovich was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

^* Season still in progress.

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^† Drugovich did not compete in the required number of rounds to be eligible for a championship position.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

^† As Drugovich was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

^† As Drugovich was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

^‡ Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

^† As Drugovich was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

^* Season still in progress.

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