Dino Beganović, a young racing driver of Bosnian-Herzegovinian descent, was once again given the opportunity to drive a Ferrari Formula 1 car; however, his outing during the first free practice session for the São Paulo Grand Prix did not go as expected.
At the legendary Interlagos circuit in Brazil, Beganović took the wheel of Charles Leclerc’s car, but technical issues significantly limited his time on the track.
During the session, he managed to complete only 11 laps, with a best lap time of 1:14.357. This placed him 21st out of 22 drivers.
Unlike the earlier part of the session – during which he had the chance to gather valuable data for the team – problems with the car soon disrupted the planned program. Ferrari mechanics had to intervene, removing the car’s floor to address the issues that had arisen.
After returning to the track, Beganović was fitted with a fresh set of tires and attempted to continue his run. However, further complications – this time involving the engine – forced him to abort his lap and return to the garage. Although the result fell short of expectations, every opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car on track serves as a significant experience for the young driver.
Following the practice session, Beganović expressed his satisfaction with returning to a Ferrari car and driving on one of the most iconic tracks in the world of motorsport. He noted that while the initial part of the session was used to gather valuable data, a technical issue prevented the team from completing their full program.
This marked his third appearance in a Formula 1 first free practice session this season, following previous outings in Barcelona and Austria.
As a reminder, Beganović is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy. Starting next season, he will take on a more significant role within the Italian team, having been appointed as a development and reserve driver. For the young racer, this represents an important career milestone and a further opportunity for advancement in the world’s fastest motorsport competition.
