Verschoor completes 2022 F2 grid with switch to Trident

The Dutchman had spells at MP Motorsport and Charouz Racing System in 2021, impressing throughout. 

Verschoor finished 11th in the final standings, taking his maiden victory for MP Motorsport at Silverstone.

He returned with Charouz for the finale Abu Dhabi after missing Jeddah due to rumoured funding issues.

“I'm extremely proud and motivated to join a highly-professional and winning team like Trident Motorsport for the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship,” he said. “I think we have all conditions needed to achieve important goals and experience a positive season.

“I cannot wait to get on track. I will give my best to take full advantage of this great opportunity."

Trident Team Manager Giacomo Ricci added: “We are proud to welcome a driver of undisputed value like Verschoor to our team. We are motivated by the prospect of working with such a talented and experienced racer, who already proved capable to achieve outstanding goals.

“I think Verschoor and Williams will be an extremely solid and promising combination, and they will keep pushing each other to the next level, laying the conditions for a successful season. We cannot wait to be back on track for the 2022 season with our new lineup."

2022 Formula 2 grid:

Prema: Dennis Hauger, Jehan Daruvala

Virtuosi Racing: Jack Doohan, Marino Sato

Carlin: Liam Lawson, Logan Sargeant

Hitech GP: Marcus Armstrong, Juri Vips

ART GP: Theo Pourchaire, Frederik Vesti

MP Motorsport: Felipe Drugovich, Clement Novalak

Campos: Olli Caldwell, Ralph Boschung

DAMS: Roy Nissany, Ayumu Iwasa

Trident: Richard Verschoor, Calan Williams

Charouz: Enzo Fittipaldi, Cem Bolukbasi

Van Amersfoort: Jake Hughes, Amaury Cordeel