Sacha Fenestraz
| Sacha Fenestraz | |
|---|---|
| File:Fenestraz Nürburgring Podium 2017.jpg Sacha Fenestraz on the podium of Nürburgring in 2017 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0. | |
| Nationality |  French |
| Born | 28 July 1999 France |
| Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 career | |
| Debut season | 2016 |
| Current team | Josef Kaufmann Racing |
| Car number | 11 |
| Former teams | Tech 1 Racing |
| Starts | 32 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Poles | 7 |
| Fastest laps | 5 |
| Best finish | 5th in 2016 |
| Previous series | |
| 2016 2015 | Formula Renault 2.0 NEC French F4 Championship |
| Championship titles | |
| 2015 | French F4 Junior Champion |
Sacha Fenestraz Jules (born 28 July 1999) is a French-Argentine racing driver.
Career
Karting
Born in France to Argentine and Colombian parents, but raised in Argentina,[1] Fenestraz began karting in 2006 at the age of seven, partaking in events across France and Argentina.
Formula 4
In 2015, Fenestraz graduated to single-seaters. He partook in the French F4 Championship, where he claimed three victories and eleven junior victories. As a result, he finished as Junior F4 champion and vice-champion in the overall standings.
Formula Renault 2.0
In 2016, Fenestraz switched to Formula Renault 2.0 with Tech 1 Racing. He claimed his first pole position at the Monaco round, following the exclusion of former pole sitter Lando Norris,[2] and subsequently took his first victory in the race. He followed that up with a second pole and victory at the final race at Estoril to finish fifth in the overall standings. He also claimed a victory and finished fifth in the Northern European Cup.
After testing with them in the post-season test at Estoril, Fenestraz signed with team champions Josef Kaufmann Racing for 2017.[3]
Personal life
Fenestraz's brother-in-law is three time WTCC champion José María López.[4]
Racing record
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | French F4 Championship | N/A | 21 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 253 | 2nd |
| 2016 | Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 | Tech 1 Racing | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 119.5 | 5th |
| Formula Renault 2.0 NEC | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 207 | 5th | ||
| 2017 | Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 | Josef Kaufmann Racing | 17 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 260 | 1st* |
| European Formula 3 Championship | Carlin | 3 |
* Season still in progress.
References
- ^ "Quién es Sacha Fenestraz, el cordobés que deslumbró en Monaco (Who is Sacha Fenestraz, the Cordovan who dazzled in Monaco)". May 30, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Sacha Fenestraz on pole in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 at Monaco". May 28, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Fenestraz firms up Kaufmann switch for 2017 Formula Renault season". December 14, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ "Sacha Fenestraz, le petit prince (Sacha Fenestraz, the little prince)". November 27, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Sacha Fenestraz career summary at DriverDB.com