Trident have confirmed that Christian Mansell will replace Roman Stanek for the rest of the 2024 FIA Formula 2 season, starting this weekend in Baku.
Mansell will step up to F2 after a strong Formula 3 campaign, managing five podium finishes, solidifying a fifth place finish in the Driver’s Championship.
The Australian Driver already has some experience behind the wheel of an F2 car, taking part in 2023 post-season testing at Yas Marina.
“I can’t wait to make my FIA Formula 2 debut with Trident Motorsport,” said Mansell following the announcement. “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.”
Team Manager Giacomo Ricci added: “We are extremely delighted to field Australian driver Christian Mansell in the next three rounds of the FIA Formula 2 Championship. 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.”