Former Red Bull junior driver Niko Kari will compete for MP Motorsport in GP3 this season, the team’s first signing for its entry into the tertiary category.
Kari switched to GP3 for 2017, with Arden, but was let go from Red Bull’s programme after finishing a low-key 10th overall, bagging a solitary win in the Abu Dhabi finale.
MP Motorsport has taken over DAMS’ entry for 2018 and fielded Kari during post-season testing, and the Finn will link up with the squad for a full campaign.
“I’m extremely pleased to be joining MP Motorsport", said Kari.
"We worked together quite well at Abu Dhabi – in fact, our cooperation was so positive that I was really keen on joining the team.
“I’m happy that we managed to agree terms for my second season in GP3 and I'm really hoping for a repeat of our test form in the series!"
MP Motorsport chief Sander Dorsman added: “It’s so good to see Niko join our team after we showed such good form in the GP3 test at Abu Dhabi.
“I’m confident we can build on that performance going into our debut season and help Niko gain more wins in GP3."
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