British motorsport rising star John Bennett enters a new FIA Formula 2 Championship season full of optimism, with front-running speed throughout official testing pointing towards an exciting 2026 ahead for the Trident Motorsport driver.
Before he headed out to Melbourne, Australia, for the first race of the season, the Bishopstone-based driver spoke with Salisbury Radio about his journey into motorsport and his hopes and expectations for the coming season.
Listen to the full interview here:
The former GB3 vice-champion recently returned to the circuits for three intense days of official testing at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya. The results afterwards were hugely encouraging for the Brit on paper, going third quickest on the second day and ending the week fifth fastest overall.
The 2026 season will consist of 14 events at many of the world's most iconic circuits, beginning in Melbourne, Australia, for the opening two races across the weekend of 6th to 8th March. Bennett will again represent his country at the British Grand Prix in the summer (3rd-5th July), held at the famous Silverstone circuit.
Formula 2 races are broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports F1, so you can watch John in his races. Salisbury Radio will be catching up with Salisbury's rising motorsport star as the season progresses.
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