UNI-Virtuosi will officially join the Formula 2 grid in 2019 after taking over Russian Time’s entry and assets following the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Artem Markelov will make his debut in a Formula 1 practice outing for Renault at the 2018 Russian Grand Prix. The Renault test and development driver will contest his first outing during an F1 grand prix weekend at his home event in Sochi, taking the place of team regular Carlos Sainz.
Renault has promoted British driver Jack Aitken to the role of third and reserve driver for the 2018 Formula 1 season. Aitken, who is the most senior member of the Renault Sport Academy, takes over the role previously filled by new Williams recruit Sergey Sirotkin.
Artem Markelov took a remarkable 'on the road' victory in Monaco, and survived post-celebration discussion in the stewards' room after a race dominated by the virtual safety car.
Raffaele Marciello claimed his maiden GP2 Series win for Racing Engineering at Spa after overtaking longtime leader Stoffel Vandoorne late in the race.