Russian youngster Artem Petrov will step up to the European Formula 3 Championship this season with Van Amersfoort Racing.
Petrov finished fifth in last year’s Italian Formula 4 series, taking two wins, and linked up with VAR for a couple of rounds in the German division, picking up victory at the Hockenheim finale.
Petrov will now move into Formula 3, becoming VAR’s second signing for 2018.
“It is a pleasure to announce that Artem joins our Formula 3 squad for the 2018 season,” said team founder Frits van Amersfoort.
“We had him on our radar for some time. Last season he came in the team with a “Bang”, being very fast and winning one race.
“We believe Artem is ready for the next step and we feel his motivation to be successful at the next level. We will certainly give him our full support during his maiden F3 season.”
On his move up, Petrov said: “I am happy that I can make the step into the FIA F3 European Championship with VAR.
“I felt right away at home in the team and am looking forward to enter battle together in this competitive championship with very strong drivers, who I have known since my karting days.
“With the many years of experience of Frits and his team behind me, I am confident that I can be competitive this forthcoming season.”
