Jenzer Motorsport signs Akash Nandy for GP3 debut
Akash Nandy has been named as Jenzer Motorsport's first signing for the forthcoming GP3 season.
Photo by: GP3 Series Media Service
The 19-year-old Malaysian has been racing in single-seaters since 201,1 and made his European debut in 2014, after taking third in Formula Masters China.
He graduated to F3 cars last year and enjoyed a strong season in Remus Formel 3 Pokal, having lost out on the title by a single point despite missing four races.
He kicked off 2016 by winning the final race of Asian Le Mans Series in the GT-Am category at Sepang as part of KCMG's outfit.
"We have signed a strong driver in Akash and we are looking forward to achieve strong results with him," said Andreas Jenzer. "We are very motivated and will do our best to have a successful season."
Alongside ART and Arden, Jenzer is one of three teams to have taken part in every season of GP3 since the championship's inception in 2010.
The took sixth in last years teams' championship, collecting one podium with rookie driver Ralph Boschung.
2016 GP3 line-up so far:
| Team | Drivers |
|---|---|
| ART Grand Prix |
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| Arden |
|
| Koiranen GP |
|
| Campos |
|
| DAMS |
|
| Trident |
|
| Jenzer |
|
Nirei Fukuzumi
Nyck de Vries
Jake Dennis
Tatiana Calderon
Matevos Isaakyan
Alex Palou
Santino Ferrucci
Kevin Jorg
Antonio Fuoco
Artur Janosz
Giuliano Alesi
Sandy Stuvik
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