Isaakyan replaces Correa for the end of the 2019 season

Published on 19/09/2019 à 12:02

Medhi Casaurang

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Seriously injured in the accident which cost the life of Anthoine Hubert at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) on August 31, Juan Manuel Correa will be replaced at Charouz Racing by the Russian Matevos Isaakyan in Russia (September 27-29) then Abu Dhabi (November 29-December 1). This one features as the best business card in car a second place in Formula V8 3.5 in 2017. 

 

“It’s always a difficult situation when a driver replaces someone, but we are ready to do our best and finish the season on a positive note”, explains Antonin Charouz, the owner of the Swiss team. “It’s a fairly unexpected turning point in my season, recognizes Matevos Isaakyan, recently entered with SMP Racing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). 

The most important task will be to understand the behavior of the tires, as I did in GP3 (17th in 2016). But I don't believe it will be an impossible burden to overcome. » Matevos Isaakyan's goal is the top 10 and a few points.

Medhi Casaurang

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