The propaedeutic category is ready to fly to Qatar for the penultimate weekend of the season. On track in Lusail Enzo Fittipaldi won't be there, the Brazilian driver of Van Amersfoort Racing to be replaced for the last stages of the season F2 da John Bennett.
The big leap from GB3 to Formula 2
A few days before the green light is given – which will mark the actual return of the F2 single-seaters to the track – Van Amersfoort Racing announced the debut, just this weekend, of John BennettThe 21-year-old will take the big step after agreat season in GB3, where he finished in second place.
In this 2024, Bennett has collected 11 podiums, which also include three wins. John took part in the Formula 3 post-season testing with VAR last October and is now ready to take up the seat left to him by Enzo Fittipaldi for the last two rounds of the season.
John Bennett to drive for Van Amersfoort Racing in final F2 races
Following the announcement, John Bennett said: "I want to thank VAR for their trust that they are putting in me by giving me this opportunity. I had the chance to take part in the F3 tests with them this year and they went very well”. The pilot then continued saying: “The team and I feel that It's time to take the next step in F2 and I'm looking forward to this new challenge. It will be a big leap for me, but I will try to learn as much as possible from these two rounds and get solid results for the team".
Il Team Principal by Van Amersfoort Racing, Brad Joyce, he added: "We are delighted to give John the opportunity to make his Formula 2 debut in the final two rounds of the season. His journey through motorsport reflects the talent and determination which we appreciate in VAR. John has shown impressive skill and maturity, especially during the F3 post-season tests, where he quickly adapted to the car and demonstrated good pace".
He continued saying: “This ability to adapt quickly – combined with the professionalism – showed the team that John is ready for the challenge. We believe this step is important for his growth and we are proud to provide him with the platform to test himself at this level.".
