GP3 team Koiranen GP announced the signing of Jimmy Eriksson, who was previously signed by Russian Time.
The Swedish driver was announced as a driver for the Russian squad for the upcoming season, but he was resigned due to financial problems from the team. Eriksson could get a seat in Koiranen GP to take part in his second GP3 season.
Eriksson said: “I’m immensely thankful to Koiranen GP for their vital efforts to help get me onto the GP3 grid in a competitive car. From thinking everything was on-track for a strong season with Russian Time, to the tragic passing of Igor and a complete turnaround in everything we’d been working on over the winter, it has been an experience I’d now like to move on from. Besides enjoying a proven track record in other junior formulae, Koiranen GP did an extraordinary job during their maiden GP3 campaign last year, and I think the mentality of the team –Nordic as it is – will fit me well. I’ve been fortunate enough to land one of the most competitive seats in the series, and I now intend to make the most of this new opportunity”.
Koiranen GP’s Team Afa Heikkinen commented: “We are very happy to welcome Jimmy in the team and we will rely on the Swede to fight in the front of the field this season. 2013 was a learning year for Jimmy and we are now going to work all together to score as much points as possible with him. We know our potential with last year records so we are ready to provide all the tools we have for Jimmy to succeed”.
