New Formula 2 team Charouz Racing System has announced its driver line-up for the 2018 season, with Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) backed Louis Delétraz and Antonio Fuoco filling the two seats.
Charouz team owner Antonín Charouz confirmed in November that the outfitt would step up from Formula V8 3.5 to Formula 1's official feeder series in '18, having dominated the lower category under the Lotus banner, taking the Constructors' and Drivers' championship with Pietro Fittipaldi.
Delétraz moves from Rapax to Charouz, whilst Fuoco switches from '17 runner-up Prema to the Czech team, with both drivers bringing Ferrari Driver Academy support which will feature heavily on the two cars.
Team boss Charouz said: "I'm thrilled to welcome Louis and Antonio into our team and keen to work with the Ferrari Driver Academy for what will be our inaugural season in the FIA Formula Two Championship.
"Both drivers impressed during their rookie F2 season in 2017 and they clearly learned a lot as the year progressed. I'm confident they will be able to use that experience to good effect in 2018 so they are challenging at the front of what's traditionally a very competitive F2 field."
Delétraz added: "I'm really happy to join Charouz because every championship they've entered in the past they've been quick and won races. This is a very exciting project and I think we can do great things next year. It's definitely my objective to do a very strong season.
"I've known Antonio for a few years now and I'm looking forward to working with him. It's important to have a strong team-mate to help the team keep moving forward and I think the line-up we have is very good. I'm looking forward to being part of it."
"I'm really happy to join Charouz Racing System and have a new challenge in F2. The team has a good racing pedigree after winning the World Series title this year and everyone is pushing hard to do everything perfectly. If this happens, I know we can all do a good season together at Charouz," said Fuoco.
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