Rupert Svendsen-Cook will compete in the maiden Formula
BMW Europe Championship in 2008 after concluding a deal to join Raikkonen Robertson Racing in 2008.
The 17-year-old makes the switch to the all-new European Championship, which has been formed out the merger between the UK and German series', after a season racing with Team Loctite in Formula BMW UK.
Although his first season in car racing proved a difficult one after entering the series with barely any testing, Svendsen-Cook nonetheless proved quick on the most competitive grid the championship has ever seen.
It was duly noted by Double R Racing team principal Anthony ‘Boyo' Hieatt, who gave the Ipswich youngster a test following the end of the season.
After going on to prove impressively quick with the team that took Josef Kral to six wins and second in the championship, Svendsen-Cook has now confirmed a deal to race in the European Championship alongside fellow graduate Carlos Huertas and a third driver yet to be confirmed.
“I am really happy with this deal. I think they are a fantastic team to be with and, in my opinion, they will be the team to beat in 2008. I already get on really well with the people in the team, so I am very pleased to be here.
“It is going to be great to be supporting most of the
Formula 1 grands prix in 2008. All the hype and atmosphere around the weekends will be a fantastic opportunity to experience too. I really can't wait.”
Hieatt was also pleased to be welcoming Svendsen-Cook into the team, which also proved competitive in November's Formula BMW World Final at Valencia.
“We are delighted to have Rupert with us for next year, in testing he has been consistently quick and has built a great rapport with the team... he has a promising future ahead of him.”
