Zane Maloney has joined the Sauber academy and is also named as the Stake F1 Team’s reserve driver ahead of 2024 season.

Having been part of the Red Bull family, Maloney has moved away to join Sauber academy ahead of the 2024 F1 season. The racer from Barbados has been named as Stake F1 Team’s reserve driver too, alongside Theo Pourchaire.

In his role, Maloney will attend selected races and assist the team alongside his F2 programme. He is continuing on with Rodin Motorsport (formerly Carlin) for his second year and one eye on the title. He sill be supported by Sauber academy.

“I am honoured to join the Sauber Academy, and to take on the role of one of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber’s Reserve Drivers,” said Maloney. “The Sauber name resonates with Formula One, as it has been part of the sport for over thirty years, paving the way for so many drivers who went on to achieve great success.

“I am pleased to become part of this family, and I am looking forward to working together this season, as I move closer to my goal of becoming a Formula One driver.” At the same time, Beat Zehnder, Sauber Academy Director added: “We are delighted to welcome Zane as the latest addition to the Sauber Academy.

“His path through the junior series has been remarkable so far and, with his speed and potential, he surely makes a great addition to our talented roster. In addition to his Formula 2 campaign, where he will aim to succeed our own Théo Pourchaire to the title, Zane will also share with him the Reserve Driver role for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber. On behalf of the whole team, I give him my warmest welcome onboard, and look forward to working together and achieving great success.”

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