The Carlin team partners with Rodin Cars

The British team becomes Rodin Carlin by joining forces with the New Zealand sponsor of Liam Lawson and Louis Sharp.

Published on 25/01/2023 à 10:55

Elie-Sara Couttet

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The Carlin team partners with Rodin Cars

The team now becomes Rodin Cars by joining forces with the New Zealand manufacturer. ©Sebastian Rozendaal / Dutch Photo Agency / DPPI

Team Carlin changes his name for the next season. Call it Rodin Carlin from now on. The manufacturer at the same time becomes the majority shareholder of the British team. No changes expected within the staff, Trevor and Stéphanie Carlin remain at the head of the team.

A logical association between the two firms, Rodin Cars being the sponsor of drivers Liam Lawson and Louis Sharp, two Grand Prix winners respectively in Formula 2 and in Formula 4 during the 2022 season. Successes which convinced David Dicker, president of Rodin, to strengthen his links with the team: “ We were very impressed last season with Carlin in terms of their involvement with Liam and Louis, both of whom had great successes, He explains. Trevor and I share the same ambitions, we have the same vision for the team, being part of this team in the future is very exciting. »

« Our involvement in the team illustrates our interest in motorsport, a great passion for me for several years, continues Dicker. Trevor and I are obsessed with performance and competition, the foundations of Rodin Carlin as we approach this new season. » A desire that Trevor Carlin also affirms: “ We can't wait to begin this new era of Rodin Carlin, and to continue writing the team's winning history. David shares our ambition to be at the forefront in all championships around the world, and to help many drivers on their way to the highest level. This extraordinary firm continues to build the legacy we are building together »

The two New Zealand drivers will continue to be supported by the manufacturer. Liam Lawson will compete in Super Formula with the Mugen team next season. Louis Sharp will begin a second campaign with Rodin Carlin in British F4, after finishing 4th in the Drivers' standings for his rookie season.

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