Christian Mansell, expected in F2 with Rodin, puts his career on hold

Christian Mansell will not be part of the game this season Formula 2. Nevertheless made official by the Rodin Motorsport team in mid-November To participate in the 2025 campaign, the Australian has decided to put his career on hold and retire from motor racing with immediate effect. News shared on social networks this Tuesday morning. "Hello everyone, Just to let you know that for personal reasons, I have decided to step away from competition for a little while. I will keep you updated on my future projects. Kisses, Christian."

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— Christian Mansell (@CMansell_Racing) March 4, 2025

Moments later, the New Zealand team confirmed the withdrawal of its driver before the start of the 2025 season. "Rodin Motorsport confirms that Christian Mansell has announced his retirement from racing. We will provide further information on our team shortly." Rodin Motorsport will have to act quickly, as the Formula 2 season starts in less than two weeks, in Melbourne (March 14-16).

Christian Mansell, 20, made a good impression last year by finishing 5th in the championship Formula 3, and with three finishes in the points in the six races contested in Formula 2 at the end of last season, with Trident. Christian Mansell also suffers from type 1 diabetes. In order to be able to monitor his glucose levels permanently, the Australian was allowed to take his phone with him in his car, and this in all championships governed by the FIA. It is not known at present whether this withdrawal from competition is linked to his health.

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