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Marcus Armstrong continues to aim for Formula 1

by Samantha Hine
March 8, 2022
in Formula 2, International, News
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The Formula 1 dream remains alive for Marcus Armstrong, as he prepares for a bid at the 2022 Formula 2 title. 

Armstrong moves to Hitech Grand Prix for the upcoming season, after leaving the Ferrari Driver Acadamy (FDA)and DAMS at the end of 2021. 

The Kiwi notched up a single race win last season on the way to 13th place in the championship for the second season in a row. 

There had been rumours about a potential move to America to compete in IndyCar, but Armstrong believes remaining on the Formula 1 support card remains the best option for him. 

Armstrong recently spoke to F1 Feeder Series about the season ahead. 

“My ultimate feeling going into 2022 was to do another year in F2,” Armstrong said.

“I’ve done so many years in motorsport since I was eight years old. What’s one more year in order to change the narrative?

“F1 has been my dream since I was seven so I’m not going to just give up. I’ve always had an interest in IndyCar, I’m not going to lie, ever since I was young.

“Scott Dixon is obviously a massive character in America and he’s a Kiwi so I’ve always followed him and had an interest in it, but Formula 1 is the goal.”

Before leaving the FDA Armstrong drove alongside Callum Ilott, who after also departing the programme moved to the IndyCar championship, racing for Juncos Hollinger Racing. 

“It’s one of those things where you just have to prove that you’re better than the next guy. Callum [Ilott] is a really good example.

“In my opinion Callum should be in Formula 1 and he’s not, but he’s also landed on his feet elsewhere [IndyCar]. Despite not having made F1, his career is fairly set.”

This will be Armstrong’s third season in Formula 2, though he has previously also won Italian Formula 4, as well as being the runner up in Formula 3. 

“I want to be performing well enough to win the championship,” said the former Ferrari junior.

“I remember as soon as I finished the F3 season I said I’m going to win F2 next year. It’s more complicated than that. I just want to take it day-by-day and make the right decisions at each moment.”

The Formula 2 season will get underway at Bahrain March 18-20.

Main image: Michael Regan/Formula 2

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