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Ferrari Driver Academy is an initiative from Formula One team Scuderia Ferrari to promote young talent inside its own organisation, with several drivers being selected and funded by the team, being under long-term contracts.[1]

History

The idea of the concept came from Felipe Massa's grooming within the Ferrari organisation, with the Brazilian being loaned out to Sauber for three seasons whilst being under contract with Ferrari. Jules Bianchi became the first signing for the scheme in December 2009, being followed by Mirko Bortolotti, Daniel Zampieri and Raffaele Marciello in March 2010.[2] In late 2010, Ferrari confirmed Sergio Pérez had been signed up to the scheme, the Mexican being set to be its first graduate to Formula One competition, having already signed for Sauber days before the announcement.[3][4] Pérez had to leave after signing to McLaren for the 2013 Formula One season.

Current drivers

Driver Years Current Series
France Jules Bianchi 2009- Formula One
Italy Raffaele Marciello 2010- GP2 Series
Canada Lance Stroll 2010- Formula 4 Italian Championship
Italy Antonio Fuoco 2013- FIA European Formula 3 Championship
China Guanyu Zhou[5] 2014- Karting

Former drivers

See also

References

  1. ^ Elizalde, Pablo (December 18, 2009). "Ferrari sets up young driver academy". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  2. ^ Beer, Matt (March 6, 2010). "Ferrari expands young driver academy". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  3. ^ Noble, Jonathan (October 8, 2010). "Perez joins Ferrari young driver scheme". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  4. ^ "FDA testing at Fiorano: on track with Formula 3 today and F1 Thursday". Ferrari.com. September 12, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  5. ^ "Scuderia Ferrari: new from China". Ferrari.com. June 9, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.