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Joshua Duerksen will complete a switch from the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine series to Formula 2 with PHM
Paraguayan driver Joshua Duerksen is currently competing in his second season in the FRECA championship, where he holds the 19th position in the standings and achieved one podium finish at Spa-Francorchamps. Despite participating in the Formula 3 post-season test for PHM Racing, Duerksen will skip the third-tier category and move up to compete in FIA F2 next season. Duerksen expressed his excitement about this career advancement, stating that it is a huge honor to be the first Paraguayan driver to represent his country in FIA F2 and expressing gratitude towards his family, sponsors, fans, and PHM Racing for their support. His racing career began in 2019, with notable achievements in the Formula 4 UAE Championship, German F4, Italian F4, and FRECA. The sporting director of PHM Racing, Roland Rehfeld, recognizes the significance of this step and commends Duerksen’s attitude, work ethic, and dedication. He believes that Duerksen has more potential and is confident that he will receive support from his country as he competes at this level, and the team will prepare him to be competitive from the start.
Forrás: Motorsport Week