Customise Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Home Formula 2 Sean Gelael seals Prema F2 seat for 2018

Sean Gelael seals Prema F2 seat for 2018

by Peter Allen

Gelael

Sean Gelael has secured a drive with top team Prema in next year’s Formula 2 championship.

The 21-year-old Indonesian will be entering his third full season in the category previously known as GP2, having made his debut in the middle of 2015 with Carlin before stints with Campos and Arden.

Ahead of the final round in Abu Dhabi this coming weekend, he is currently 15th in the 2017 standings – the same position he achieved last year.

His team-mate has yet to be named, but it is expected that the other seat will be supported financially by Gelael’s backers, as was the case with Mitch Evans and Norman Nato respectively in the past two seasons, with both Nyck de Vries and Oliver Rowland linked to the role.

Team boss Rene Rosin, whose outfit has run Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc to the last two drivers’ titles, believes Gelael’s experience at that level will be valuable next season when F2 introduces a new car.

“With his multifaceted experience, he will definitely be a key resource for the 2018 Formula 2 season as we will need to adapt to a brand-new car,” said Rosin.

“In our first year in the series, we decided to field a mix of an experienced driver and a rookie, while this season we went for an all-rookie program. In both cases, the results proved us right.

“For next year though, there will be a new factor in play and we will rely on experience to speed-up the development of the 2018 Dallara.

“Having raced and adapted himself to such diverse environments in the past, I’m sure that Sean will be able to meet his expectations and contribute to more success for the team.”

Gelael added: “Driving for such a successful team, so rich in history, is a great opportunity for every driver. Hopefully we will be able to build something important together with the team.

“We will go for a strong start at the Abu Dhabi post season tests to build the momentum. Everything will be new next year, a new car and challenge.

“I’m excited to take the next step for my third year in Formula 2 and hopefully we can achieve some good results.”