Laaksonen steps up to GP3 with Campos for 2018 season

Campos Racing has confirmed that Simo Laaksonen will move up to the GP3 Series for the 2018 season, graduating from the Euroformula Open series.

Laaksonen, 19, finished sixth in last year’s Euroformula standings, taking two podium finishes for Campos, and enjoyed his maiden GP3 test in Abu Dhabi at the end of November.

The Finnish youngster will now move into GP3 for 2018 with Campos, becoming the third driver to commit to the Formula 1 support series for the new season.

“I am very happy that our cooperation continues in GP3 this season,” Laaksonen said. “Last season in Euroformula showed that Campos Racing is a highly motivated team full of professionals.

“Our last GP3-test in Abu Dhabi also showed that they have top speed in GP3. I know that GP3 is really tough, especially for rookie drivers, but with a familiar team and a good preparation time, I’m confident.”

Campos Racing sporting director Adri Campos Jr. added: “We are extremely happy to keep working with Simo.

“This season will be a very challenging one, but seeing his progress last year in his rookie season in Euroformula, we are all very confident and will do our best to help him achieve his goals.”