Sami Meguetounif steps up to Formula 2 in 2025 with Trident

Trident have confirmed their first driver signing for the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season with Sami Meguetounif set to step up to the second tier with the team next year.

The Frenchman had a strong 2024 campaign with the team in Formula 3, finishing eighth in the Championship Standings thanks to his two Feature Race victories in Imola and Monza.

Prior to that, Meguetounif took part in the 2022 and 2023 editions of Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine achieving several podiums across his two seasons in the category.

He will now graduate to Formula 2 with Trident, and speaking following the announcement, the 20-year-old expressed his delight at not only stepping up to F2 but also doing so in familiar surroundings.

“I am very happy and excited to make my debut in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Team Trident," said Meguetounif. "When I made my debut in Formula 3 with the Italian team twelve months ago, I did not think I would grow so quickly.

"This year I have worked with strong, intelligent and determined people. We have had an incredible season, which has allowed me, also thanks to two wonderful victories, to convince those who support me that it was time to move up a ladder. I can't wait to take part in the Formula 2 post-season tests and enter a new phase of my career."

Trident Team Manager Giacomo Ricci added: “We are very pleased to announce that Sami Meguetounif will compete with Trident Motorsport in the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship. We had the pleasure of working with Sami this year in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, obtaining remarkable results, as he has proven to be a winning driver. The move to the higher category represents a natural step at this stage of his career. I am sure that Sami has all the qualities to learn quickly and have a competitive season."