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Fernando Alonso to sit out Abu Dhabi FP1 with two Aston Martin rookies on track
- Cian Shields, a Formula 2 rookie, will drive Aston Martin's AMR25 in Abu Dhabi FP1.
- The session fulfills Aston Martin’s mandatory rookie driver obligations for the season.
- Shields has prior AMR experience through a TPC test and simulator work.
- Gerry Hughes from Aston Martin praised Shields’ development and readiness.
- Aston Martin aims to strengthen its 6th-place bid in the Constructors’ standings at the final race.
- Shields is 20 years old and promoted from Formula 3 to Formula 2 this year.
- Alonso will not drive in FP1; Shields will drive Alonso’s AMR25.
- The final Abu Dhabi round is used to complete rookie driving obligations for the season.
- Fernando Alonso’s role will be temporarily filled by Shields for FP1 in Abu Dhabi.
- The announcement aligns with Aston Martin’s broader F1 development and rookies strategy for 2025.
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