WILDBACHSTRASSE, Switzerland, CMC – Rising Barbadian race automobile driver Zane Maloney has discovered a brand new residence within the System 1 paddock for the approaching season.
The 20-year-old will turn out to be a reserve driver for the Sauber F1 crew, rebranded Stake F1 Staff Kick, forward of the brand new season after becoming a member of the Sauber Academy driver growth program for the upcoming season.
Maloney will stay in System 2 – the second tier to F1 racing organized by the FIA, motor sport’s world governing physique, and held on choose circuits on the F1 schedule – and can share reserve driving duties with 2023 F2 champion Théo Pourchaire of France.
“I’m honored to affix the Sauber Academy and to tackle the function of one of many Stake F1 crew’s reserve drivers,” Maloney stated in a information launch.
“The Sauber identify resonates with F1, because it has been a part of the game for over 30 years, paving the best way for a lot of drivers to succeed.
“I’m happy to turn out to be a part of this household, and I look ahead to working collectively this season as I transfer nearer to my aim of turning into an F1 driver.”
Maloney was one of many reserve drivers for F1 world champions Purple Bull Racing final 12 months, and he’s presently getting ready for his second F2 marketing campaign with Rodin Motorsport after ending his rookie season tenth within the drivers’ championship after taking 4 podium finishes through the season.
Maloney starred in FIA System 3 earlier than getting into the F2 championship, difficult for the 2022 title. He took three function race victories in his solely season within the event, finally ending within the runner-up place by 5 factors within the standings.
“We’re delighted to welcome Zane as the newest addition to the Sauber Academy,” Academy director Beat Zehnder. “His path by way of the junior sequence has been exceptional thus far, and together with his pace and potential, he makes an awesome addition to our proficient roster.”
Alongside his F2 driving, Maloney might be Stake F1’s official reserve at chosen rounds of the season, and he’ll race with Sauber Academy colours as a part of the season forward.
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