Renault has added Formula Renault Eurocup Leonardo Lorandi as an affiliated driver.
Lorandi’s recruitment comes just before the Monaco round of Eurocup; the 18-year-old, who hails from Brescia, Northern Italy, currently competes in the Eurocup with JD Motorsport.
He opened his season campaign strongly at the opening round at Monza, with one podium and one fastest lap, and currently sits third in the rookie standings.
As a Renault Sport Affiliate driver, Leonardo will benefit from Renault Sport Racing’s advanced technical and physical training facilities to develop his abilities across the board. His position also allows Renault to assess his talents on a closer basis.
Mia Sharizman, Renault Sport Academy director, commented: “It is a pleasure to work more closely with Leonardo. His initial performance in single-seaters has been impressive. He has had a promising start to the Eurocup and can continue his progress through his role as Affiliate Driver.
"There is definitely room for more Italian drivers at the top levels of the sport, and we hope that Leonardo will develop within the framework of the Academy.”
Lorandi added: “I am really happy and proud to get this opportunity; I must thank everyone at Renault. With all of the opportunities Renault offers and the people involved, I feel as though I can make a huge amount of progress.
"I achieved a good result last year in the Italian F4 Championship, but this is a greater achievement. Being part of such a big and serious team like Renault is a good opportunity and I won’t waste it. I want to keep the Renault colours as high as I can.”
