Rodin Motorsport is thrilled to announce that Italian racer Leonardo Fornaroli will be stepping in for Zane Maloney and driving for their FIA Formula 2 team during the Abu Dhabi race weekend. The move for Fornaroli, the 2024 FIA Formula Three Champion, see him make his highly anticipated Formula 2 debut.
Fornaroli's 2024 journey has been marked by an impressive FIA Formula 3 season, where his remarkable consistency earned him the championship title. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old showcased his talent by securing seven podium finishes and scoring points in all but two races.
Joining the Rodin Motorsport team for the final round of the season, Fornaroli will race alongside Ritomo Miyata, taking over from Maloney, who is set to begin his Formula E season in Brazil. This scheduling conflict prevents Maloney from participating in the final round of the F2 season, paving the way for Fornaroli's debut.
Expressing his excitement, Fornaroli said, "I’m very grateful to be able to do the last round of the F2 Championship with Rodin Motorsport, who are such a good team in the series. It will be a big challenge for me because this is my first time in the F2 car without any practice, so I have a lot to learn. But I can't wait for it, and I'm looking forward to being behind the wheel in Abu Dhabi."
Maloney, reflecting on his time with the team, added, “I wish Leo a great weekend in Abu Dhabi. I will miss working with the Rodin Motorsport team and look forward to seeing their success in the future! But we still have one more weekend in Qatar to look ahead to and finish off our season strongly.”
Team Manager Benn Huntingford said, “It’s great to welcome Leo to the team for the final round of the season. It’s going to be a step up for him, but we’ve seen what he can do in Formula 3, and we’re confident he’ll adapt quickly and perform well. Obviously, we still have one more round in Qatar to look forward to with Zane on board before he begins his Formula E season; we thank him for his contributions and wish him the best in his new venture.”
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