Ca💫mpos Racing has confirmed that Simo Laaksonen will move up to the GP3 Series for the 2018 season, graduating from the Euroformula Open series.

Laaksonen, 19, finished sixth in last year’s Euroformula standings, taking two podium finishes for Campos, and enjoyed hi🔴s maiden GP3 test in Abu Dhabi at the end of November.

The Finnish youngster will now move into GP3 for 2018𝓰 with Campos, becoming the third driver💜 to commit to the Formula 1 support series for the new season.

“I am very happy that our coopꦍeration continues in GP3 this season,” Laaksonen said. “Last season in Euroformula showed that Campos Racing is a highly motivated team full of professionals.

“Our last GP3-test in Abu Dhabi also showed that they have top speed in GP3. I know tꩵhat GP3 is really tough, especially for rookie drivers, but with a familiar team and a good preparation time, I’m confident.”

Campos 𒊎Racing sporting director Adri Campos Jr. added: “We are extremely happy to keep working with Simo.

“This season will be a very challenging one, but seeing his progress last year in his rookie season in Euroformula, we are all very confident and will do our best♕ to help him achieve his goals.”