Occasional Force India tester Nikita Mazepin will switch to the GP3 Series in 2018 to race for championship powerhouse ART Grand Prix.
Mazepin, 18, finished 10th in last season’s European Formula 3 Championship, having also received further test runs with Force India.
Mazepin will now link up with ART, which has won seven Teams’ titles in the category, joining Ferrari-backed Callum Ilott.
“I am really happy to make the step up to GP3 with ART for 2018,” said Mazepin.
“I have enjoyed my last two seasons in Formula 3 where I have improved a lot as a driver and the second part of this year was very positive.
“The recent GP3 test with ART in Abu Dhabi went really well and I immediately felt comfortable and trusted in the ART Team.
“I am really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together in 2018.”
Team boss Sébastien Philippe added: “Giving Nikita a steering wheel in the GP3 Series is the logical continuation of our partnership, which started on an excellent basis in Abu Dhabi.
“In addition, ART has had a good relationship with Hitech for several years, and this collaboration with Nikita is the culmination of the work they carried out together.”
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