Cheltenham-based driver Zak O’Sullivan given lifeline to return to racing after Formula 2 axe

Former Formula 2 driver Zak O’Sullivan has finally returned to racing after his axe from F2 earlier this season due to a lack of funding.

The Williams Driver Academy star drove for ART Grand Prix but was replaced by fellow Williams junior Luke Browning before the Monza round. He posted on his social media platforms after the switch, hinting at a lack of funding to complete the season.

Firstly, I want to thank ART GP and Williams Racing for all of the support they have given me. This year we have had some incredible moments, multiple wins and a big highlight of winning the feature race in Monaco.

Unfortunately in our sport, there are more factors at play than…

— Zak O’Sullivan (@ZakOSullivan) September 9, 2024

In 2024 O’Sullivan won F2’s illustrious Monaco feature race in dramatic fashion. The Gloucestershire driver started from 15th on the grid, taking advantage of a late virtual safety car to pip race leader Isack Hadjar. He picked up a second race win at a shortened sprint at Spa-Francorchamps.

Now, the 19-year-old has been provided an opportunity back in a single-seater racing car after it was announced that he would drive a Japanese Super Formula car at Suzuka.

Zak O’Sullivan returns to a race car:

The Williams Formula 1 junior will drive for Kondo Racing on Day three of the test. The series confirmed his participation just prior to the start of Wednesday’s morning session.

Super Formula is widely regarded as one of the best open-wheel series globally. Notably, VCARB Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson participated in Super Formula in 2023, finishing runner-up to current F2 driver Ritomo Miyata. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, as well as IndyCar champion Alex Palou, are just a few of the respected names to have participated in the one-make series.

2025 Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman will also be taking part in the session in order to learn Suzuka before his maiden race at the iconic Japanese track. Mercedes Rookie Kimi Antonelli was also due to be taking part but has missed out due to sickness.

BREAKING │ #SFormula

🇬🇧 Zak O’Sullivan 選手が
12/11(水)12(木)13(金)の期間で行われる
SUPER FORMULA 鈴鹿テストに参加決定
詳細は後ほど発表いたします。@suzuka_event #F2 #F2jp pic.twitter.com/R2NJpbEcDi

— スーパーフォーミュラ公式 (@SUPER_FORMULA) December 10, 2024

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