AIX Racing confirm Cian Shields for the rest of the 2024 Formula 2 season

AIX Racing have confirmed that Cian Shields will see out the rest of the Formula 2 season with the team, replacing Niels Koolen for the Lusail and Yas Marina rounds.

Shields steps up to F2 after a single season in Formula 3 where he achieved a best result of 14th at the Barcelona Sprint Race.

Prior to that, the 19-year-old finished as the runner up in the 2023 Euroformula Open Championship thanks to his 10 podiums which included four wins.

He is now set to step up to F2 for the final two rounds of the season with AIX, an opportunity he is delighted to be getting.

“I’m super excited to be joining AIX Racing for the final two rounds of the FIA Formula 2 Championship in Qatar and Abu Dhabi,” said Shields.

“I’m looking forward to this fantastic opportunity and ready to make an impact with the team, giving it everything in these last races.”