Keyvan Andres Soori will remain in European Formula 3 this season after netting a deal to compete for Van Amersfoort Racing.
The German youngster graduated to the series with Motopark in 2017 but failed to score a point, taking a lowly 21st in the standings as a consequence.
For his second year in the series, he will move across to Van Amersfoort, and is the team’s first signing for the new campaign.
“I am ready for the next step in my racing career,” he said.
“Last season was very useful in getting used to racing the latest spec Formula 3 car and learning the characteristics of the different tracks.
“I want to use this experience to be competitive together with Van Amersfoort Racing.
“I am very much looking forward since Van Amersfoort Racing is one of the very best teams in Formula 3.”
Added Fritz Van Amersfoort: “We like to give Keyvan a warm welcome in our team.
“Considering Keyvan is only 17 years old, he has collected quite some experience in single seater racing around the globe.
“It is our goal to help him using his experience and talent to be competitive in the forthcoming European F3 season.”