ART announce 2008 Euro line-up

Nico Hulkenberg will remain with the team for a second season, while former Manor Motorsport driver James Jakes will join ART for his second year in the championship.

Formula Renault graduates Jules Bianchi and Jon Lancaster complete the team. Bianchi won the French Renault title this year, while Lancaster was runner-up in the Eurocup.

ART boss Frederic Vasseur said he was happy with the line-up, which features two drivers who have already won races in F3.

"With Nico and James, we've got two drivers with Formula Three experience under their belts," he said. "This will be particularly vital next year, as the season will be contested with new cars.

"We know Nico, he is a quick and gifted driver, while James convinced us when testing for us.

"Jules and Jon are two of the most promising rookies, thus representing the logical choice for ART."

The French team, under the ASM banner, have won the F3 Euro Series title for the past four years.