Prema Powerteam is delighted to announce that Lance Stroll will return to the team in 2016 for a second FIA Formula 3 European Championship campaign. The 17-year-old Canadian, is coming from an extremely positive and successful 2015 season. Making his debut in the challenging European series with Prema, Stroll improved race by race ending up fifth overall in standings and second among rookies.
The impressive momentum also brought Stroll his maiden win in the final round of the year at Hockenheim. Plus, he scored one second place and four third place finishes, for a total of 22 points-paying top-10 runs. With such impressive numbers on his side, the young and talented racer is set for an even more successful 2016 season as he lines-up as one of the major contenders of the championship title.
René Rosin – Team Manager
“It is an honour to have Lance with us again for the 2016 FIA F.3 European Championship. He did a superb job this season, cruising to multiple podium finishes and a phenomenal overall win en-route to a stunning 5th place in standings. Making his debut in such a demanding series, he was the class of the rookie field and also fought with much more experienced rivals, proving he is ready for the next step. I am sure he has all what it takes to deliver more brilliant results and fight for the overall crown.”
Lance Stroll
“I’m absolutely delighted to be racing with Prema Powerteam for a third consecutive year. I’m certain that Prema will give me the equipment and support for me to launch an attack on the 2016 FIA F3 European title which is my goal for next season. I joined Prema in my first season of car racing last year and they guided me to the Italian F4 title. This year they’ve done an awesome job for me in my maiden F3 season. I honestly could not be any happier than continuing to work with René and his team again next year and I know we will be ultra-competitive.”
Prema Powerteam Press Release