Brando Badoer will continue his journey with Rodin Motorsport as he makes the step up to Formula 2 (F2) for his rookie campaign in 2027. The Italian remains with the British outfit after spending two seasons in Formula 3 (F3), having raced with PREMA Racing in 2025 before joining Rodin Motorsport this year.
Badoer made a strong start to his sophomore F3 season, securing a podium finish in the Sprint Race at the opening round in Melbourne. The Italian soon returned to the podium, this time claiming the top step with a Feature Race victory around the streets of Monaco. He added two more podium finishes at Spa-Francorchamps and the Hungaroring, but endured a challenging end to his campaign as the 20 year-old failed to score points across the final two rounds in Monza and Madrid.
The Italian ultimately finished the 2026 F3 season eighth in the Drivers’ Standings with 71 points to his name.
Badoer “grateful” for Rodin’s trust and opportunity
“I’m really happy to be announced as a Formula 2 driver for Rodin Motorsport. I’m grateful to the team for the opportunity and the trust they’ve put in me, and after such a great season together, I’m excited to continue this journey.“, said Badoer about the next step in his career.
“I really feel like Rodin is a family, so I’m looking forward to working with the F2 team, building on what we’ve achieved and creating more great moments together.”
Pleased to extend the team’s partnership with Badoer, Rodin Motorsport Sporting Director Benn Huntingford praised the 20-year-old and expressed his excitement about continuing their journey together.
“I’m delighted to continue our relationship with Brando as he takes the next step into FIA Formula 2 next season.“, Huntingford said. “He’s shown great progress throughout his first season with the team, securing a race win at Monaco and multiple podiums along the way, while playing a key role in leading our F3 campaign. His performances have shown what he’s capable of and we’re looking forward to seeing him build on that experience as he continues his career in Formula 2.”
