Joshua Duerksen signs with Hitech for the 2027 Formula 2 season

Here is a massive piece of early grid news: Hitech has officially locked in Joshua Duerksen as their first confirmed driver for the 2027 FIA Formula 2 season. It is a stunning move for the British team, securing a proven contender who brings serious resume depth to the garage.

The Paraguayan racer arrives with three solid years of experience under his belt in the F2 Championship, having made his debut back in 2024. Over that span, he has accumulated an impressive tally of eight victories and 16 podium finishes in total.

The Mercedes Development Driver makes the jump with plenty of momentum and high ambitions. Expressing his thoughts on the upcoming chapter, he made it clear how much the opportunity means to him.

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Hitech for the 2027 Formula 2 season,” said Joshua Duerksen. “Hitech has shown for many years that it is one of the strongest teams in Formula 2 and I’m very proud to have the opportunity to race with them. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone, starting the work together and seeing what we can achieve.”

There is also the matter of fresh machinery to master, with a new car for 2027 waiting on the horizon. “The new car for 2027 gives us another exciting challenge and I’m really motivated to get started. I want to keep developing, keep fighting for wins and the best results possible on all tracks. I’m confident that together we can achieve some great things next season,” he added.

Hitech’s F2 Head of Race Engineering, Jan Sumann, welcomed the signing with clear enthusiasm for what the driver will bring from the pit wall and onto the tarmac.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Joshua to Hitech for 2027,” said Jan Sumann. “He’s a proven Formula 2 race winner and we’ve seen first-hand from the pit wall the speed and race craft he brings. He has continued to develop throughout his time in the championship and has shown that he can deliver results and perform under pressure. He brings valuable experience with him, particularly as we head into 2027 and the challenge of understanding the evolution of the F2 car. Joshua is ambitious, motivated and has already achieved a great deal in Formula 2, but it’s clear that he is hungry for more. We’re looking forward to working with him and seeing what we can achieve together next season.”