20/07/2025 16:24
Ferrari junior driver Dino Beganovic has hailed his relationship
with the Scuderia as being "stronger than ever". The Formula 2
driver is very much a rising star within the Maranello-based team's
ranks, and has been handed F1 first practice appearances this
season in Bahrain and Austria. He is the Italian outfit's biggest
prospect within its junior academy, and has been trusted to help
support the development of next season's car for the new power unit
regulations. Racing for Hitech TGR, the Swedish driver sits 10th
in the F2 standings in what is his first full campaign, with two
podiums having been achieved. Beganovic has been supported by
Ferrari since 2020, and has outlined the significant part the
iconic team is playing in his future. Discussing the support he
receives from Ferrari in a RacingNews365 interview, Beganovic said:
"I think, obviously it's good. They are, of course, a part of where
my career is pointing, a big part of it, because I've been with
them for many years now, since 2020. "So, it's a relationship that
has been growing just more and more, and it's, I think, stronger
than ever now, having done many days in the F1 car, and getting the
opportunity in FP1 and so on. "It's very nice to be a part of such
a big team and such an iconic team like Ferrari, and developing the
car for next year, for example, but also being a part of what's
happening this year, and working so closely to professional and
experienced people." 'Main goal' still F1 On Monday, Ferrari
allowed its junior driver to travel to Berlin, to take part in
Formula E's rookie test. Beganovic tasted FE machinery for the
first time with Mahindra, and ended the six-hour test 15th on the
timesheets. It opened Beganovic's eyes to an entirely new
championship, which is gaining significant interest from his F2
rivals. F2 drivers are becoming very interested in FE's Gen4 car,
to be introduced at the end of next year. The car is expected to be
quicker than a current F2 car; however, Beganovic remains focused
on F1. "Yeah, the Gen4 sounds interesting of where this
championship is going. I'm not up to date with everything. "But,
in the end, my main goal, and I think for many drivers, is Formula
1, and it's what you work for, since you're a kid. "But as well,
seeing how this championship is working, the high standard of
teams, high standard of drivers. "It's obviously attracting many
drivers, so I would never exclude it, but the main goal remains the
same."
