Laurens van Hoepen moves to MP Motorsport for the 2027 season

MP Motorsport have confirmed the signing of Laurens van Hoepen for the 2027 FIA Formula 2 season.

The 21-year-old is currently in the midst of his rookie campaign in F2 and has so far achieved a pole position as well as five podiums and is currently 10th in the Standings with two rounds to go.

Prior to this year, Van Hoepen spent two seasons in Formula 3 and scored five podiums during that time.

The Dutch driver will now join forces with Dutch outfit in 2027, and at the announcement, he revealed his delight at getting the chance to race for his home team.

“It’s good to finally join forces with a team that has been on my doorstep since my karting days,” said Van Hoepen. “I have witnessed their incredible success first-hand, especially in my last five seasons in FRECA and FIA F3, and with the experience of a season of Formula 2 under my belt, I’m confident that I can add more prizes to their impressive trophy cabinet.

“MP is a team of many nationalities now, but it still feels like a natural move to join the home team and race in the orange home colours.”

MP Motorsport Team Principal Sander Dorsman also added: “I’m incredibly pleased that Laurens has become a member of our MP family. A Dutch driver with a Dutch team is always going to be special, and with Laurens’ obvious talent and the debut season that he’s had, it was a matter of time before we put two and two together. With Laurens on board as the first of our F2 drivers, we are aiming to continue our frontrunning F2 form in 2027.”