GP2 - Alex Albon promoted by ART GP

GP3 vice-champion last year, the young 20-year-old driver will be on the GP2 grid in 2017, still within ART Grand Prix. An unprecedented precocity for a Thai.

Published on 22/02/2017 à 13:14

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Promoted by ART Grand Prix to the GP2 Series after only one season in GP3, the London native seems to have found his feet within the French entity: “ I am very excited about working with ART Grand Prix for a second year, he said. It’s a chance to continue with this team who already knows me. »

The Thai has grown a lot since his first victory in 2014, in Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0. ' There is a lot to learn when you come from GP3, he is relativistic, however. The team's experience and working methods are the reasons for its numerous titles. »

Last year, the rookie defied all predictions and fought for the title until the final round against his Monegasque teammate Charles Leclerc. The coming year promises to be rich for the young Thai, for whom impatience is in order: “ I hope that I will continue to proudly wear the colors of Thailand. I'm now looking forward to a new challenge and I can't wait! »