Trident confirm the signing of Max Esterson for the 2025 Formula 2 season

Trident have announced that Max Esterson will continue racing with the team for the 2025 Formula 2 campaign, their first confirmed driver signing for next season.

Esterson stepped up to F2 last weekend in Lusail with Trident after completing his first full season of Formula 3 with Jenzer Motorsport.

He achieved two-point scoring finishes across the campaign, including in his debut Sprint Race in Sakhir, and also achieved a front row start at Silverstone.

Prior to F3, Esterson began his racing career on iRacing, before making the switch to Formula Ford in the UK and winning the Formula Ford Festival in 2022.

Speaking after the announcement, the American driver was pleased to be continuing with Trident for a full campaign.

"I am thrilled to be able to compete in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Trident Motorsport," said Esterson. "Participating in the Lusail race last weekend and the Abu Dhabi final are very useful in this regard. I think I have already understood many aspects of the category.

"Together with the technical staff, I will work hard this winter to make 2025 a great year. I would like to thank the team, my fans and my family for all their work and support that have allowed me to be where I am today."

Trident Team Manager Giacomo Ricci added: “We are very pleased to announce that Max Esterson will compete in the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship with Trident Motorsport. He is a driver we met two years ago, we have followed him very carefully and we have seen him making remarkable progress. This year, Max has proven to be extremely competitive in his debut in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. I am confident that the he has all the qualities to do a good job with the technical staff and be competitive in 2025".