Matheo Tuscher becomes youngest Formula 2 driver at age 15
Matheo Tuscher will become Formula 2's youngest driver this weekend after securing a last-minute deal to contest the series
The 15-year-old Swiss driver took the Chinese-based Formula Pilota title in his first season of car racing in 2011, and is stepping up to F2 after a respectable showing at the official Silverstone test a few weeks ago.
Tuscher said: "I'm very excited to embark on the 2012 F2 championship. It's an unbelievable opportunity for me and I am very thankful to my sponsors, parents and team for their support and guidance.
"Last year I was racing in Asia, wining the Formula Pilota championship, this year I am thrilled to discover the European circuits. F2 offers a unique challenge combining six grand prix circuits with a fantastic car equipped with an overboost facility, which I love, and a level playing field for all drivers. My aim this season will be to improve my skills, and win the best rookie award."
Series chief Jonathan Palmer said that despite Tuscher's young age, he expects to see him develop over the course of the season and move gradually towards the front end.
"I watched Matheo during both the winter test sessions and last month's Silverstone test and was instantly impressed at how quick he was for someone so young, and for his first time in the Williams F2 car.
"Having raced predominately in Asia in less powerful single seaters, F2 provides him with the perfect platform in which to develop his career on a level - and very competitive - playing field whilst learning some of Europe's top circuits and I have no doubt he'll prove just what a talent he is."
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