So, who is sim-racer turned F2 driver Cem Bolukbasi?

The lines between reality and simulation are blurring more and more as we tick off the years in this 21st century, and one field where this is becoming more obvious is motorsport. With the news that 23-year-old Turkish sim racing-turned-real racing star Cem Bölükbasi will be of Charouz Racing System’s FIA Formula 2 drivers for 2022, it’s clearly laying down the marker that being fast … Continue reading So, who is sim-racer turned F2 driver Cem Bolukbasi?

Who Are Charouz’ New F3 Recruits Hunter Yeany and Zdenek Chovanec?

In a shock move Charouz announced on Wednesday that it would immediately replace FIA Formula 3 drivers Enzo Fittipaldi and Reshad de Gerus with Hunter Yeany and Zdenek Chovanec. Just who are these drivers who will make their F3 debut at Spa this weekend? By Jeroen Demmendaal and Floris Visman While the reasons for the replacement of not one but two drivers are unknown, it … Continue reading Who Are Charouz’ New F3 Recruits Hunter Yeany and Zdenek Chovanec?

Ghiretti, Pourchaire and Stanek join Sauber F4 campaign

The drivers for the Sauber Junior Team by US Racing – Charouz in the German and Italian F4 championships are reigning South East Asia F4 champion Alessandro Ghiretti (17), Czech Republic National Team karting graduate Roman Staněk (14) and French F4 Junior Champion Théo Pourchaire, 15-years old. Reaction Roman Stanek “This is an important season for me as I move up from karting, but I’m pleased … Continue reading Ghiretti, Pourchaire and Stanek join Sauber F4 campaign

Sauber Junior Team signs Hyman, Scherer and Zendeli for F3 season

The Sauber Junior Team by Charouz driver line-up in the FIA Formula 3 Championship is Switzerland’s Fabio Scherer (19), reigning German F4 champion Lirim Zendeli (19), and F3 Asia champion 22-year old Raoul Hyman. Reaction Fabio Scherer “Joining the Sauber Junior Team is a big moment in my career and I’m determined to take my chance. I had a solid rookie season in F3 last … Continue reading Sauber Junior Team signs Hyman, Scherer and Zendeli for F3 season

Callum Ilott and Juan Manuel Correa sign for Sauber Junior Team in F2

Sauber Junior Team by Charouz will be represented in the FIA Formula 2 Championship by Ferrari Driver Academy member British driver Callum Ilott (20) and American Juan Manuel Correa (19) who impressed during last year’s F2 post-season test in Abu Dhabi. Reaction Callum Ilott “Charouz impressed me in 2018, so when (Charouz managing director) Bob Vavřík approached me, outlining the plans he and Fred had, … Continue reading Callum Ilott and Juan Manuel Correa sign for Sauber Junior Team in F2