Christian Mansell has graduated to F2 with Trident for the remainder of 2024 season.
Mansell finished fifth in the 2024 F3 season for ART GP during which he took four podiums, consisting of two second and third-placed finishes plus pole position in Spain.
His performances ultimately caught Trident’s eye and they called up the Aussie in place of Roman Stanek, with the Czech driver having departed the team after almost two seasons together in which he won the 2024 Australian Sprint.
Mansell is excited to make his F2 debut with Trident after previously working together at last season’s post-season test, but is wary of how tough his first F2 weekend will be on a tough but entertaining track in Baku, Azerbaijan.
“I can’t wait to make my FIA Formula 2 debut with Trident Motorsport. I’m extremely happy to race with this Italian team on the Baku street circuit and in the next two events before the end of the season.
“It will be a fiery debut on a challenging track like the Azerbaijani one, but I must confess I’m more excited than nervous!”
Trident Team Principal, Giacomo Ricci is “extremely delighted” to welcome Mansell to the team, as he added: “I consider him one of the most talented emerging drivers we have seen this year in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, where he was in contention for the title until the final round in Monza.
“Christian is a complete driver, quick in qualifying, and extremely good at managing tyres and overtaking. Making his debut in Baku will certainly be an ambitious goal, not easy at all.
“We have carried out dedicated preparation work with him, and I am convinced that it will pay dividends, especially if there will be no interruptions in the free practice session. I am sure there are all the conditions to do well”
Mansell will also drive for Trident in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on weekends of 29-1 December and 6-8 December respectively.
The 19 year-old isn’t the only driver graduating into F2 in Baku after PREMA called up Gabriele Mini to replace Oliver Bearman, who has been handed a second F1 race weekend of the season – this time at Haas in place of Kevin Magnussen.
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