Joshua Duerksen to race with PHM Racing in FIA Formula 2 2024
Berlin — PHM Racing is pleased to announce that Joshua Duerksen will drive for PHM Racing in the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship.
The young Paraguayan racing driver took part in the FIA Formula 3 post-season test in Imola with PHM Racing and impressed the team right from the start with his speed and his adaptation to the new car. PHM Racing is very happy to continue working with him next year in the FIA Formula 2 campaign.
Roland Rehfeld, PHM Racing Sporting Director
“Herzlich Willkommen Joshua!
We are very happy to announce with Joshua Duerksen our first driver for next year's FIA Formula 2 season. Joshua is coming straight from FRECA into F2. We all know that this is a massive step to manage for him and also for the Team. Joshua convinced us with his „hands on“ attitude, working ethic and 100% dedication to his profession, which is essential to develop himself with the Team at the highest stage of Formula Racing below F1. Joshua has more potential as he was able to show in 2023, but through Formula 4 and Formula Regional Europe and Middle East he delivered already great performances and results. I guess a whole country will support him as being the first Paraguayan Driver, who is competing at this level. He in particular and all his supporters and partners deserve this chance and we will prepare him as best as possible to be competitive from the beginning on.
Vamos Flaco….. and see you in Yas Marina for the Post-Season Testing.”
Joshua Duerksen
“I am very excited to announce that I will be stepping up to FIA F2 with PHM Racing! It's a big step in my career, and I can't wait to start this new and great challenge! It's a huge honor and privilege to be the first Paraguayan driver in history to represent my country in FIA F2. I am more than grateful to God, my family, my sponsors, my fans, and of course, PHM Racing for believing in me. Now, I am focused on preparing in the best possible way with PHM for the season. The new car and new circuits will make this year a challenging and exciting one. Let's go all in!”
Eduardo Sánchez, Managing Director at D/SPORTS:
“Joshua's rise to Formula 2 is not only a historic feat but also a unique opportunity for him to demonstrate his potential and is expected to positively impact Paraguay by promoting the national brand, of which he is an ambassador. It serves to inspire Paraguayan youth and now young people worldwide to follow their dreams and strive to achieve their goals. Our team is immensely grateful for the vision of the PHM Racing team in the face of this immense challenge and proud of all the key individuals and main sponsors, both national and international, whose support has been essential in making this project possible for Joshua and the country. Congratulations Mbareté!”
