KCMG Driver Development Project

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The KCMG Driver Development Project is a young driver academy which provides its members with dedicated coaching staff on race weekends, and physiotherapists, managers and tutors to improve their fitness, media skills and education. The program was founded by KCMG, a current Super Formula Championship team. [1]

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Members

Current

DriverYearsSeries
Flag of France.svg Pablo Sarrazin [2] 2022– French F4 Championship

Former

DriverYearsSeries
Flag of Ireland.svg Alex Dunne [3] 2021 F4 Spanish Championship


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References

  1. Wood, Ida (2021-04-29). "Super Formula team KCMG launches driver development project". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  2. "Pablo Sarrazin added to KCMG's driver development programme". Formula Scout. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  3. "F4 racer Alex Dunne revealed as KCMG's first junior driver". Formula Scout. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2021-04-30.