Wickens to F2

After little success racing in the American Atlantic Series, Red Bull will enter young Canadian driver Robert Wickens in the less difficult Formula Two Championship next season.

"For me, the decision to be in F2 is a no-brainer," he said. "The design of the cars and caliber of the prize means it will be one of the most competitive series around.

"It's also hard to see any other series competing with F2 at the moment in terms of price, so it's a great move for me in all senses. I would love to follow Jacques Villeneuve and be the next Canadian in F1, and hopefully I can achieve that through success in F2."

2009 Formula Two calendar