Back to the Auto Racing Newsfeed

Jehan Daruvala gets extension with Red Bull Racing, will race in F2 with Carlin

Indian racer Jehan Daruvala was handed a one-year extension by Red Bull Racing team, on Friday, which will see him continue with Carlin in the upcoming Formula 2 season.

The 22-year-old, created history last month, when he finished his maiden FIA Formula 2 Championship with a well-deserved victory. Daruvala's victory in his rookie season was preceded by a hard fought podium a week prior.

The Red Bull Junior program has been instrumental in producing some of the world's best F1 racers over the years including, four-time World F1 Champion Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, and Carlos Sainz.