Matías Zagazeta at R-ace GP in FRECA

After announcing Tim Tramintz earlier today, R-ace GP continues to formalize its drivers for the upcoming FRECA season. The Peruvian Matías Zagazeta will therefore take part in the championship with the French team in 2023. After finishing second in British F4 in 2021, he joined FRECA under the colors of G4 Racing for a season which he finished in 32nd position.

In preparation for the regional championship, the 19-year-old driver took part in a few FRMEC rounds at the start of the year. His best result: a second place in the opening race of the season.

🚨DRIVER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨@R_aceGP announces Matias Zagazeta in #FormulaRegional line-up, the Peruvian driver will represent the team led by Thibaut de Merindol
🗣:”R-ace GP is a fantastic team as they have proven themselves…” More on 👇

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« R-ace GP is a fantastic team that has proven in recent seasons to be constantly in the battle for victories and podiums, while helping drivers reach the pinnacle of motorsport., says Zagazeta. I’m really looking forward to starting this season. I am certain that it will be successful and that we will achieve memorable results together. »

« After a promising second place in British F4 in 2021, and despite a difficult first season in FRECA, Matías convinced us during the winter tests, says R-ace GP team principal Thibaut de Merindol. I am certain of his ability to develop during this second season in the championship. We are optimistic about our ability to progress it so that it achieves good performance in FRECA. »

The last name that will complete the crew of the French team is not yet known.

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