Williams junior Zak O’Sullivan has parted methods with ART as a consequence of funding points forward of this weekend’s Azerbaijan spherical.
Recent from ending because the F3 runner-up with Prema final time period, O’Sullivan signed with ART to companion Victor Martins for 2024.
Scoring his breakthrough victory in self-confessed fortuitous circumstances within the Monaco function race, the 19-year-old added to this success within the closely delayed reversed-grid Belgian dash outing, which noticed solely three racing laps accomplished earlier than the purple flags had been displayed as a consequence of worsening circumstances.
The mixed 35 factors made up nearly all of his 59-point haul, with the 2021 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Younger Driver of the Yr award winner enduring a tough rookie expertise, sitting thirteenth within the standings with solely 5 different factors scores.
“Firstly, I need to thank ART GP and Williams Racing for the entire assist they’ve given me,” stated O’Sullivan.
“This yr we’ve got had some unbelievable moments, a number of wins and an enormous spotlight of successful the function race in Monaco.
Zak O’Sullivan, ART Grand Prix
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“Sadly, in our sport, there are extra components at play than simply the stopwatch. The straightforward subject comes right down to funding, I gained’t be capable of full this F2 season with ART GP.
“I’m gutted to not be capable of present my skills for the remainder of the yr, however I need to say thanks to all of my sponsors, Williams Racing and the entire supporters who’re alongside me throughout this journey.
“Your assist has been invaluable and I can’t wait to have the ability to drive for you and with you once more quickly.”
ART is but to verify who will change the Briton for the rest of the F2 season.
With the F3 season concluding final trip in Monza, the workforce might elect to advertise Laurens van Hoepen, Nikola Tsolov or Tuukka Taponen – who stood in for Tsolov in Belgium when the Bulgarian was banned from competing.
It can’t, nonetheless, make use of its highest factors finisher Christian Mansell, who has already stepped up with Trident for the remaining occasions instead of Roman Stanek.