The pilot of Formula 3, Matias Zagazeta, will miss the Monaco GP weekend after having to undergo a emergency intervention for removal of the appendix. The seat However, Jenzer's car number #19 will not remain empty: it will come occupied by James Hedley.
F3 – operated on for appendicitis Zagazeta: will miss the Monaco GP weekend
Il pilot of F3 for Jenzer Motorsport, Zagazeta, underwent emergency surgery on Tuesday 21st after being diagnosed withappendicitis and it is for this reason that he will miss the Monaco GP weekend. He himself made the announcement through his social channels in which he said that, during the journey to the principality, he had to stop in a place that was certainly not part of his itinerary: theGenoa hospital.
"Has been painful, but still what's more is not being able to compete this weekend on a special circuit”, said Matias. He then continued: “Health comes first. I hope to have the opportunity to race there in the future but now it's time to rest, we will return stronger to Barcelona".
James Hedley will drive in Monte Carlo
The Jenzer Motorsport team has hired English James Hedley, who will replace Zagazeta over the coming weekend. Hadley began his karting career at the age of 11, before moving into racing Ginetta Junior Championship in 2018. He then won the championship title of this category the following year and in 2020 it debuted in the British F4.
In 2022 arrived for Hedley the move to GB3, a championship which in 2023 he finished in 6th position, also winning two races. Currently he still competes in this category and after two rounds he is tenth. “It is a dream that becomes realityto. I thank Gary Catt and the Jenzer team for believing in me. I haven't had a chance to get on the simulator, but I will do my best”, said the young English driver. All we have left is wish to Matias Zagazeta one good recovery and wait to see Hedley take to the track this weekend!
