Mari Boya joins Prema Racing for jump to F2

It’s official now. Mari boy21 years old, plans to jump to FIA F2 with the team in 2026 prema racing. The youngster from Les (Lleida) joins one of the leading teams on the grid, where names such as Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri have already won.

Following the news, the first Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team Academy driver announced: The final touch to an outstanding 2025, confirmed as a great promise for national motorsport.

Mari Boya finished his time in FIA Formula 3 as the fittest driver in the second half of the season, finishing third in the championship. Catalan is also outstanding Macau Grand Prixwhere he almost won and finished second after an unfortunate safety car at the end.

Join now prema racinga structure that has won three driver’s titles (Charles Leclerc, Mick Schumacher and Oscar Piastri) and two team titles (2020 and 2021) since the category was renamed F2 in 2017. ”I am very happy and excited about this new adventure.. “Coming to FIA Formula 2 with a team like Prema Racing and racing as an academy driver for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team is an exciting challenge,” he declares.

Mari boy He is preparing for a new adventure in a category that can be tailored to his driving ability, as tire management and pit stops will play a big role. “After a good result in 2025, jumping into a pre-F1 race is exactly what I wanted and I’m really looking forward to getting started. I will do my best to achieve good results for the team.” he added.

Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team CEO and boss Andy Cowell welcomed the agreement. ”Great to see Mali progressing towards FIA F2 next year. He has shown great performance in the competitive FIA ​​F3 championship and is clearly ready for this new challenge. Mari showed great speed and driving skills off the track as well as great focus and professionalism. “We are confident that he will take on this new challenge with the same resolve and determination that he has shown throughout his career, and we look forward to supporting his development through our Driver Academy program.”

In addition, René RozanThe Director of Prema Racing also welcomed him, saying: “Analyzing his career, we see clear progress, and in addition to his speed, We know he is an intelligent and hardworking pilot.. “We are looking forward to seeing how these skills will be integrated into the team and are confident that they will maintain a good level and achieve good results.”