About ART Grand Prix
ART Grand Prix is a French motorsport team co-founded by Frédéric Vasseur (now Ferrari F1 Team Principal) and Nicolas Todt in 2005. Based in Villeneuve-la-Guyard, France, ART has established itself as one of the most successful teams in junior formula racing, competing in Formula 2 and Formula 3 with numerous championships in both series and their predecessors (GP2 and GP3). The team has helped develop many Formula 1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell. ART is known for its technical excellence, methodical approach, and strong connections to Formula 1 teams, particularly Mercedes. The team's professional environment and proven track record make it a preferred choice for promising young drivers with Formula 1 aspirations, consistently delivering competitive cars capable of fighting for championships.
Racing Series
Championships where ART Grand Prix competes
Formula 2
FIA
Formula 2 serves as the primary feeder series for Formula 1, showcasing the next generation of racing talent on the same prestigious circuits as F1. As an official FIA championship, F2 features standardized cars that emphasize driver skill and development, creating close, competitive racing. The series follows a sprint and feature race format each weekend, with points systems designed to reward consistency and overtaking. For young drivers, F2 represents the final stepping stone before potentially reaching Formula 1, with many current F1 stars having graduated through its ranks.
Formula 3
FIA
Formula 3 is a crucial junior single-seater racing championship that serves as a vital stepping stone for young drivers aiming to climb the motorsport ladder. Racing on prestigious Formula 1 circuits, F3 features a grid of talented teenagers and early-career drivers competing in identical chassis with standardized engines to ensure fair competition. The series emphasizes driver development and racecraft, with a format that includes both sprint and feature races. F3 provides essential experience in professional team environments, media responsibilities, and the physical demands of high-downforce open-wheel racing.