About DAMS
DAMS (Driot-Arnoux Motorsport) is a French racing team with a prestigious history in junior formula racing, founded in 1988 by Jean-Paul Driot and former F1 driver René Arnoux. Based in Le Mans, France, DAMS has competed in numerous categories including F2, F3000, and GP2, winning multiple team and driver championships. The team has played a crucial role in developing F1 talent, including Romain Grosjean, Pierre Gasly, and Alex Albon. Following Jean-Paul Driot's passing in 2019, former F1 driver Charles Pic acquired the team in 2022, continuing its legacy. DAMS is known for its technical expertise, particularly in car setup and race strategy, making it one of Formula 2's most respected operations.
Racing Series
Championships where DAMS 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.