# Dino Beganović Ferrari role transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dino-beganovi-ferrari-role-transition
> Updated: 2026-10-24T16:40:01.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

In September 2026, Ferrari announced that 22-year-old Dino Beganović would transition from the Ferrari Driver Academy into a test and development role. This position focused on simulator work, car development, and testing older models, though the team indicated no immediate plans to place him with another Formula 1 team to gain experience.

By October 2026, Beganović’s role evolved into a formal appointment as the development and reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari HP in Formula 1. This new position involves deeper integration into team programs and requires him to be prepared to replace a standard driver during race weekends. Beganović, who has been with the academy since 2020, will participate in remaining races this year while completing the FIA Formula 2 championship.

Following his appointment, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc praised the move, describing Beganović as a ‘great guy’ with an ‘excellent personality’ who has been a significant help to the team. Leclerc characterized the promotion as a ‘natural step’ in the driver's career and expressed confidence that he would be a positive asset to the Scuderia.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Ferrari names Dino Beganović as official reserve driver

Dino Beganović will become Ferrari's official Formula 1 reserve driver next season, earning praise from teammate Charles Leclerc.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferrari-names-dino-beganovi-as-official-reserve-driver

### 2026-10-16: Dino Beganović appointed as Ferrari reserve driver

Dino Beganović will join Scuderia Ferrari HP as a development and reserve driver in Formula 1 starting next year, moving up from the Ferrari Driver Academy.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dino-beganovi-appointed-as-ferrari-reserve-driver

### 2026-09-18: Ferrari reassigns Dino Beganović to test and development role

Dino Beganović will transition from the Ferrari Driver Academy to a test and development driver role, focusing on simulator work and car development through 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferrari-reassigns-dino-beganovi-to-test-and-development-role

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