Renault: Aitken reserve, Markelov development driver

Member of the Renault Sport Academy since 2016, Jack aitken will start this season in the championship Formula 2 FIA within the ART Grand Prix team, whose colors he defended in the GP3 Series for the last two seasons. “ It's amazing to become third pilot and reserve pilot, confided the 22-year-old hopeful. I can't yet realize all that this entails, but my involvement in the team will intensify. By the first tests in Barcelona, ​​it will be real and I will take the full measure of it. This allows me to get closer to Nico and Carlos, to learn from them while observing the race team, the engineers and the organization in great detail. If asked, I would of course be happy to sit in the seat, but I hope everything goes well with Nico and Carlos (Hulkenberg et Sainz, the two holders, editor’s note) ! For the moment, I must above all continue my progress. »

F2 vice-champion last year, Artem Markelov will support the team through its development tasks at the simulatorenstone. " I am very happy to become a test and development driver for Renault Sport Formula One Team, did he declare. Renault is a big name in F1 and joining this team represents an important step in my career. This year, I'm going to listen a lot, learn and seize every opportunity that presents itself. I thank them for giving me this chance. I spent the winter preparing for this long season combining testing and races in the FIA ​​Formula 2 Championship with Russian Time. I can't wait to get to work and start the season. »