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Rupert Svendsen-Cook
British racing driver

Rupert Svendsen-Cook

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British racing driver
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, East of England
Age
34 years
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Biography

Rupert Jack Svendsen-Cook (born 17 September 1990 in Ipswich) is a British racing driver with Norwegian family history.

Career

Following a successful eight years in karting, Rupert's first step into car racing was the Formula BMW Europe series in 2008 with Räikkönen Robertson Racing and then again in 2009. He then graduated to the British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin for 2 more seasons in 2010 and 2011 with great success.

British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2011

• British Formula 3 International Series with Championship winning team Carlin.

• 5th overall. 2 wins, 4 second places, 3 third places, 4 poles, 1 fastest lap. Suffered misfortune with engine and brake failures but recovered well in championship.

• Zandvoort F3 Masters finished 5th with 3rd fastest lap. Top British driver.

• Tested GP2 for Racing Engineering in Jerez. 1 day test only and 12th.

• Selected by the British Racing Drivers Club as one of the most promising young British talents and awarded the Rising Star.

• Chosen as brand ambassador to Volkswagen UK and Bremont Watch Company

British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2010

• British Formula 3 International Series with Championship winning team Carlin.

• Won in debut F3 race weekend at Oulton Park followed by a further 3 podiums. 7th overall. 21 top 10 finishes and 15 top 6 finishes.

• Top British driver.

Personal life

  • Hobbies: karting, cycling, training
  • Favourite driver: Ayrton Senna
  • Favourite circuit: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

    Racing record

    Career summary

    SeasonSeriesTeam NameRacesWinsPolesFLapsPodiumsPointsFinal Placing
    2008Formula BMW EuropeRäikkönen Robertson Racing1600008113th
    2009Formula BMW EuropeRäikkönen Robertson Racing1600021656th
    2010British Formula 3Carlin3010041317th
    2011British Formula 3Carlin3023191915th
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