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Young Kiwi Marcus Armstrong to race alongside Michael Schumacher's son after F2 promotion

November 29, 2019
Marcus Armstrong, NZ Grand Prix, Toyota Racing Series, Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon, Palmerston North, New Zealand, Sunday 11 February 2018. Photo by John Cowpland /www.photosport.nz

Marcus Armstrong. (Source: Photosport)

Young Kiwi driver Marcus Armstrong has been rewarded for a strong Formula 3 season with a promotion to Formula 2 next year.

The Christchurch-born driver was one of two Ferrari juniors named in promotions overnight, and will join the likes of Mick Schumacher - F1 legend Michael Schumacher's son - in the 2020 championship.

Armstrong finished second in this year's Formula 3 driver's championship while racing for Prema Racing.

The 19-year-old won three races in the 16-race season along with four more podium finishes - one second-place finish and three third-place results.

Armstrong will driver for ART Grand Prix next season, who has won two of the last three F2 championships.

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