Campos Racing has confirmed that Simo Laaksonen will move up to the GP3 Series for the 2018 season, graduating from the Eurof𝓀ormula Open s﷽eries.

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

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

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

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

Campos Racin🦩g 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 confid꧂ent and will do our best to help him achieve his goals.”