Sergey Sirotkin (racing driver)
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Sergey Sirotkin is a professional racing driver
from Russia
. He is the current champion of the Formula Abarth European Series
.
just after reaching 15 years old, Sirotkin graduated to single–seaters
, racing in the newly–launched Formula Abarth
series in Italy
for Jenzer Motorsport
. He made his début at Vallelunga
, finishing first race in points and four another point-scoring positions at the end of the season saw him finish on a 18th position in the Series' standings. Sirotkin remained in Formula Abarth for a second season in 2011
with Jenzer Motorsport, when the series split in European and Italian series. But prior round at Spa
he switched to Euronova Racing
by Fortec
. He won the European Series title with a race to spare, taking five wins in fourteen races. In Italian Series the Russian driver finished as runner-up with two race victories, loosing title to former teammate Patric Niederhauser
after error in final race of the season in Autodromo Nazionale Monza
.
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
from Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. He is the current champion of the Formula Abarth European Series
Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto...
.
Karting
Sirotkin began karting in 2008 and raced in various international series, working his way up from the junior ranks to progress through to the KF3 and KF2 category by 2010.Formula Abarth
In 20102010 Formula Abarth season
The 2010 Formula Abarth season was the sixth season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the first under its new guise of "Formula Abarth". It started on April 24 at Misano and finished on October 14 in Monza after fourteen races held at seven meetings....
just after reaching 15 years old, Sirotkin graduated to single–seaters
Open wheel car
Open-wheel car, formula car, or often single-seater car in British English, describes cars with the wheels outside the car's main body and, in most cases, one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or fenders...
, racing in the newly–launched Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto...
series in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
for Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....
. He made his début at Vallelunga
ACI Vallelunga Circuit
The Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi is a racing circuit situated north of Rome, Italy, near Vallelunga of Campagnano. Vallelunga was built as a sand oval in 1959. From 1963 the circuit held the Rome Grand Prix, and in 1967 a new loop was added when the track became the property of the...
, finishing first race in points and four another point-scoring positions at the end of the season saw him finish on a 18th position in the Series' standings. Sirotkin remained in Formula Abarth for a second season in 2011
2011 Formula Abarth season
The 2011 Formula Abarth season will be the seventh season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the second under its guise of "Formula Abarth". It will be the first split in European and Italian series....
with Jenzer Motorsport, when the series split in European and Italian series. But prior round at Spa
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its...
he switched to Euronova Racing
Euronova Racing
Euronova Racing is an auto racing team based in Italy....
by Fortec
Fortec Motorsport
Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level...
. He won the European Series title with a race to spare, taking five wins in fourteen races. In Italian Series the Russian driver finished as runner-up with two race victories, loosing title to former teammate Patric Niederhauser
Patric Niederhauser
Patric Niederhauser is a professional racing driver from Switzerland. He is the current champion of the Formula Abarth Italian Series.-Karting:...
after error in final race of the season in Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception....
.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Formula Abarth 2010 Formula Abarth season The 2010 Formula Abarth season was the sixth season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the first under its new guise of "Formula Abarth". It started on April 24 at Misano and finished on October 14 in Monza after fourteen races held at seven meetings.... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 18th |
| 2011 | Formula Abarth European Series 2011 Formula Abarth season The 2011 Formula Abarth season will be the seventh season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the second under its guise of "Formula Abarth". It will be the first split in European and Italian series.... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 175 | 1st |
| Euronova Racing Euronova Racing Euronova Racing is an auto racing team based in Italy.... by Fortec Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level... |
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| Formula Abarth Italian Series 2011 Formula Abarth season The 2011 Formula Abarth season will be the seventh season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the second under its guise of "Formula Abarth". It will be the first split in European and Italian series.... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 136 | 2nd | |
| Euronova Racing Euronova Racing Euronova Racing is an auto racing team based in Italy.... by Fortec Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level... |
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