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AIX Racing has become the first Formula 2 team to complete its driver line-up for 2026.
Cian Shieds will continue with the team for another season, when he will be joined by rookie Emmo Fittipaldi.
The Scottish-Irish driver first joined the team for the last two rounds of the 2024 season, having spent much of that year racing in FIA Formula 3 with Hitech.
Now one year into his F2 career, his best results have been two 11th places: in his debut feature race in Qatar a year ago and in the Imola feature race this May.
Shields quickly climbed the ranks to reach F2, making his single-seater debut in GB3 in 2022 and coming 13th, before finishing second in Euroformula Open in 2023 and then moving onto F3. This year he has driven an Aston Martin Formula 1 car in private tests.
“I’m happy to continue with AIX Racing for another season in FIA Formula 2,” Shields said. “This year had its challenges, but I’ve taken a lot of lessons from it and I feel ready to come back stronger. With the experience we’ve built together, I’m confident we can take a big step forward and fight for the results we want.”
Morne Reinecke, AIX Racing team principal, added: “We are excited to continue with Cian for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season. The 2025 season has been challenging for him and the team, but we strongly believe in his talent and determination. With the team’s full backing and support, we are confident that we can create the right environment for Cian to take the next step forward; the step that both he and the team are striving for.”