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Tag: John Bennett

  • Bennett moves to Trident

    Trident have confirmed the signing of John Bennett for the 2026 Formula 2 season, completing their driver lineup, following the signing of Laurens van Hoepen.

    Bennett joined the F2 grid at the end of the 2024 campaign and since has achieved two point finishes, and in his first full campaign this year, he finished 22nd in the Drivers’ Standings.

    Prior to that, the British driver finished as the runner up in the 2021 Ginetta GT5 Challenge and also in the 2024 GB3 Champion.

    Bennett is now returning for a second full season in F2, and is happy to be doing so with Trident.

    I’m extremely happy to race with TRIDENT Motorsport in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship. I am very grateful for this great opportunity and to continue fighting in the second tier. I can’t wait to get on track and achieve excellent results together.
    Bennett on the news.

    We are very pleased to announce that John Bennett will race for Trident Motorsport in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship. He is a driver we had the chance to observe during the recently concluded season, where he showed solid development. I am confident that the British driver has all the qualities needed to work well with our technical staff and deliver a competitive campaign.
    Giacomo Ricci, TRIDENT Team Manager.

  • Van Amersfoort Racing confirm Bennett

    John Bennett will be stepping up to FIA Formula 2 this season with Van Amersfoort Racing the team has confirmed.

    Bennett took part in the final two rounds of the 2024 season for the Dutch team, he scored points in Lusail and then drove for the team during post-season testing around the Yas Marina Circuit.

    The British driver made his single seater debut in 2022, racing in the GB3 Championship before making his Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine bow in 2024.
    Bennett also drove for VAR during the post-season Formula 3 tests in October.

    Speaking about his step up to Formula 2 for 2025, the British driver said he was raring to get going.

    I am delighted to be racing with VAR in Formula 2 for 2025. 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!
    Bennett on the news.

    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.
    Brad Joyce, Van Amersfoort Team Principal.