John Bennett will continue with the Van Amersfoort Racing team in Formula 2 for 2025 after debuting in the final two rounds of the 2024 season.
Bennett stepped up to replace Enzo Fittapaldi before the penultimate round in Qatar, finishing 12th in the Sprint race before taking his first points in the series with an eighth-place finish in the Feature race.
The 2024 GB3 Championship runner-up has previous experience with the team taking part in a FIA Formula 3 post-season test back in October.
He made his debut in single-seater racing in 2022 with Elite Motorsport in the UK-based GB3 series, earning his first podium in the final round.
With Rodin the following year, he struggled to perform before making the switch to JHR Developments in 2024 – narrowly missing out on the title by 22 points, finishing second.
Soon after, he made his debut in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship and the Formula Regional European Championship.
Now the 21-year-old has a full-time seat in the feeder series F2, to which Bennett couldn’t hide his excitement ahead of the 2025 season.
“I am delighted to be racing with VAR in Formula 2 for 2025,” Bennett said in a statement on the VAR website.
“Since my first day testing in F3, it has been a great environment to work in.
“Thank you to the team for all their support, and I cannot wait to get started next year!”
Van Amersfoort Team Principal Brad Joyce added: “We are delighted to welcome John to our full-time Formula 2 line-up for 2025.
“His progression through the final rounds of the 2024 season demonstrated his ability to quickly adapt in challenging conditions.
“The team is certain that he is ready for this next step.
“We look forward to supporting him throughout the season as he continues to grow and compete at one of the highest levels of motorsport.”
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