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Reigning Italian Formula 4 champion and Red Bull junior Kacper Sztuka has been signed by MP Motorsport to join its FIA Formula 3 Championship line-up for 2024.
The 17-year-old Pole won the Italian F4 title at his third attempt last year in a campaign that featured nine wins and nine pole positions. He also claimed the Formula Winter Series title, winning five of the six races he entered, and was eighth in Euro 4 with two race wins and three poles. Sztuka gained Red Bull’s attention off the back of his remarkable year of racing.
He got his first taste of F3 with MP in a post-season test at Imola where he was 13th fastest.
“I’m extremely happy to be able to step up to FIA F3 with MP Motorsport,” said Sztuka.
“The team has a strong pedigree in the series, which will help me with a smooth transition from F4 to F3. I loved the car when I drove it in the Imola test, and can’t wait to step back into it for more testing and the new season ahead. It’s going to be a huge challenge but I’m up for the task. Bring it on.”
The rookie will be team-mate to Formula Regional European Championship graduate Tim Tramnitz and one other yet-to-be announced driver.
“We are really pleased to welcome Kacper to the team,” said MP team principal Sander Dorsman.
“He has had a sensational season in Italian F4, and being invited to join the Red Bull Junior Team was just a reward for what has been a brilliant year. He immediately showed his promise in the Imola test, so we are confident that Kacper is ready for a strong debut in FIA F3. The whole team are looking forward to working with both Kacper and Tim during the season.”