Strakka Racing signs Max Defourny for 2015 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC

Max Defourny step up to a full championship season of FR2.0 NEC with Strakka Racing. In addition to competing alongside Charlie Eastwood in the NEC championship with Strakka, Defourny will also take in three wildcard rounds in the Eurocup category.

"Strakka
Racing demonstrated it has quickly got to grips with its new 2.0 cars," said Max Defourny. "We worked really well at the Eurocup tests and I really felt at home with the team. We topped the times and were competitive in both the wet and dry. It looks good for the season ahead."

The 16 year old, stepping in from Formula Renault 1.6 has a comprehensive test schedule with sessions at Aragon, Hockenheim, Spa and Assen ahead of the opening round at Monza on April 11-12, 2015.

"Max is a super driver, full of natural talent and he is very dedicated to getting the job done," said Strakka's Formula Renault 2.0 Team Manager Barclay Danaher. "He fits the profile perfectly of a Strakka driver and we are looking forward to race with him, supporting his rapid career progression."

The FR2.0 NEC calendar consists of seven weekends, all with free practice, qualifying and two or three races.

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