TRIDENT Motorsport confirmed John Bennett for the 2026 Formula 2 season and completed their line-up alongside Laurens van Hoepen. Bennett joined the F2 grid at the end of 2024 and scored two points finishes. He then contested his first full campaign this year and placed 22nd in the Drivers’ Standings. Before that, the Briton finished runner-up in the 2021 Ginetta GT5 Challenge and repeated the feat in the 2024 GB3 Championship.
Bennett delighted to continue FIA F2 journey with TRIDENT Motorsport in 2026
Bennett welcomed the 2026 seat with TRIDENT Motorsport and felt genuine satisfaction with the deal. The chance to stay on the Formula 2 grid meant a great deal to him and reinforced his belief in his own progression. He valued the team’s trust and showed clear gratitude for the opportunity to continue at this level. The Briton already focused on the work ahead and prepared to build on the experience from his first full season. Eager to begin this new chapter, he looked forward to getting back on track with the Italian squad and fighting for standout results together next year.
“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.”
Ricci hails Bennett’s growth as TRIDENT target competitive 2026 F2 campaign
TRIDENT Team Manager Giacomo Ricci welcomed the signing and said the team felt very pleased to add Bennett for the 2026 Formula 2 season. He explained that TRIDENT observed the Briton closely during the recent campaign, watching him make solid progress at each round. The team analysed his performances in different conditions and saw steady growth in pace and race craft.
Ricci underlined that Bennett’s profile matched the team’s approach, both in terms of work ethic and attitude in the garage. He expressed confidence that the newcomer already built a strong relationship with the engineers and adapted well to their methods. The Italian squad believed this understanding laid a solid foundation for their work together. With that base in place, Ricci felt sure that team and driver will enter 2026 with the tools to deliver a competitive and consistent season.
“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.”
