Beckmann replaces Hughes at F2 team Van Amersfoort Racing

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed that David Beckmann will remain with the team for the remainder of the Formula 2 season. With this he replaces Jake Hughes, who would have indicated that he would like to increase his involvement in the Formula E class.

Beckmann came into action on behalf of Van Amersfoort Racing at Silverstone in place of the suspended Amaury Cordeel, and returned to the team for the most recent races at Paul Ricard and the Hungaroring, where he replaced Hughes after suffering Covid-19. Looking ahead to the final four races of the season, the team has opted to keep Beckmann on.

"Following evaluations made during the summer break, the decision was made to have David Beckmann take the wheel of our #24 FIA F2 car, starting at the upcoming race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps," reads the statement on the team's official website. "David replaces Jake Hughes, who has indicated to increase his already strong involvement in FIA Formula E. Up to this point, Jake has played an essential role in our maiden FIA F2 season, for which we are grateful."