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F1 News Today: Red Bull star handed PROMOTION as official announcement confirms major change
In a major announcement today, Sebastian Montoya, a rising star in motorsport and the son of F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya, has been promoted to Formula 2 for the 2025 season. Montoya, 19, who is a Red Bull junior driver, will join the prestigious PREMA Racing team, marking an important step in his racing career.
This promotion comes after a notable performance in the 2024 Formula 3 season, where Montoya secured a podium finish, proving his talent and determination on the track. He has been part of the PREMA team throughout his junior career, and this move to F2 with them is seen as a natural progression as he continues to develop his skills in the motorsport world.
PREMA Racing is widely regarded as one of the top teams in the feeder series, known for its consistent success and ability to nurture young talent. Montoya Jr’s decision to rejoin PREMA is particularly meaningful, as it is the first team he worked with when starting his career in single-seater racing. Reflecting on this, he expressed his excitement in an official statement, saying, “I’m very excited to join PREMA for the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season. It was the first team I worked with, and that makes it very cool to see how they have evolved. It is one of the best teams in feeder series racing and now in the world.”
Montoya’s promotion to Formula 2 is part of Red Bull’s long-term development strategy, which has been focused on grooming young drivers for potential future opportunities in Formula 1. Sebastian is seen as a key figure in the team’s development pipeline, and his move to F2 further solidifies Red Bull’s commitment to supporting young talent through the ranks.
With this promotion, Montoya follows in the footsteps of several drivers who have made the leap from Formula 3 to Formula 2 with the backing of major teams. The step up will provide him with the chance to compete at an even higher level and gain more experience, all while being under the watchful eye of both PREMA and Red Bull.
In his statement, Montoya also expressed his enthusiasm about the opportunity to race in F2, noting the team’s evolution over the years and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers and teammates. He is eager to contribute to the team’s success and show what he is capable of on the track.
The 2025 Formula 2 season will be a significant one for Montoya, as it marks his first full season in the championship. Formula 2 will serve as a crucial step in his development as he continues to build a foundation for a potential future in Formula 1.
As the son of Juan Pablo Montoya, a former Formula 1 driver with an illustrious career, Sebastian Montoya is already under the spotlight, with many eager to see how he performs in the coming seasons. His promotion to F2 is a clear signal that he is well on his way to making a name for himself in the world of motorsport, with the backing of Red Bull and the support of PREMA Racing.
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