John Bennett to join Trident for 2026 F2 season
- Teagan Crump
- 9 hours ago
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By Teagan Crump
Briton John Bennett is set to switch from Van Amersfoort Racing to Trident ahead of his second full FIA Formula Two season.
Bennett first joined the Formula Two grid in 2024, replacing Enzo Fittipaldi for the final two races of the 2024 season, and managed to score a total of four points across four races. He also competed in a Formula Two season in 2025, scoring one point in twenty eight races.
Prior to competing in F2, Bennett raced in Ginetta GT5 Challenge for two seasons with Elite Motorsport, winning five races and claiming a further 13 podiums. In 2022, he made the switch to single-seaters, choosing GB3 for and remaining there for three seasons. His first two years in GB3 were relatively uneventful, but in his third season, Bennett managed 14 podiums, including three wins. He was second in the championship.
In a statement following the announcement, Bennett said:
“I’m extremely happy to race with TRIDENT Motorsport in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship."
"I am very grateful for this great opportunity and to continue fighting in the second tier. I can’t wait to get on track and achieve excellent results together.”
TRIDENT Team Manager, Giacomo Ricci also stated:
“We are very pleased to announce that John Bennett will race for Trident Motorsport in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship. He is a driver we had the chance to observe during the recently concluded season, where he showed solid development. I am confident that the British driver has all the qualities needed to work well with our technical staff and deliver a competitive campaign."