Clement Novalak has switched from MP Motorsport to Trident for 2023 FIA F2 season.
Novalak finished third with Trident in the 2021 FIA Formula 3 season but opted to join MP Motorsport for his move up to F2, which saw him replace Lirim Zendeli for the final two rounds of last season before sticking with the Dutch team throughout the 2022 campaign.
Results this season proved inconsistent as the Avignon-born driver claimed just six points finishes including a second-placed finish in the Zandvoort Sprint Race, en-route to 14th place in the drivers’ standings with 40 points in total.
Speaking about his return to Trident, Novalak said that he is feeling “extremely happy” to reunite with the Italian team, having formed “an amazing partnership together” to secure 2021 F3 teams’ title despite a fierce battle against teammate, Jack Doohan in the season finale at Sochi, Russia.
Novalak also paid tribute to Trident founder, Maurizio Salvadori for entrusting him with a race seat for next season, as he added: “I’d like to thank Mr. Salvadori for the trust and I’m hoping we can have an amazing 2023 full of success.”
Next season will look Novalak look to continue his consistent form of collecting at least one podium finish per season in his single-seater career, having done so in each of his five seasons so far since stepping up from karting.
Trident Team Principal, Giacomo Ricci meanwhile is “proud” to welcome Novalak back to the team, as he commented: “He is a driver with undeniable and undisputed value who did really well with Trident Motorsport in Formula 3 and achieving the third position in 2021 Championship.”
On what the 21 year-old can bring to the team where he claimed four F3 podiums in 2021, Ricci said: “Novalak brings a year of experience with him in Formula 2 and I’m sure he will be able to make an important contribution to the team.”
Novalak will drive for Trident in the 2022 F2 Post-Season Test at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi from 23-25 November.
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