Parry joins Eriksson and Fong at Koiranen for 2015 GP3 Series
Matt Parry, the 2013 McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award winner, will step up to GP3 this season with Koiranen GP
Parry has spent the last two years in the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup, and will partner Jimmy Eriksson and Adderly Fong with the Finnish squad, for which he tested in 2014's post-season test.
"I originally thought I'd be back for another crack at the Eurocup, this time with Koiranen, but [team manager] Afa [Heikkinen] offered us a very good deal to switch to GP3," the 21-year-old said.
"With a lot of advice already suggesting it was time to move on from Formula Renault, it was an easy decision to make, and I'm looking forward to the challenge of testing myself in a proven F1 feeder series.
"Koiranen has shown that it is a great GP3 team, having helped Dean Stoneman to finish second overall in 2014, and I quickly felt at home in the car in Abu Dhabi. That all bodes well for the year ahead and I can't wait to get started."
A two-time race winner on his way to fifth in the 2014 standings, Swedish driver Eriksson returns for his second season with the team, while Fong has raced with Status Grand Prix and Jenzer Motorsport during the last two seasons.
"Im really looking forward to continue with Koiranen GP in GP3," Eriksson said.
"We showed already last year what we are capable of and I have no doubt that we will be fighting for podiums and victories this year."
2015 GP3 LINE-UP SO FAR
Carlin
Antonio Fuoco, Mitchell Gilbert, tba
ART Grand Prix
Alfonso Celis Jr, Marvin Kirchhofer*, tba
Status Grand Prix
Alex Fontana, tba, tba
Koiranen GP
Jimmy Eriksson, Adderly Fong, Matt Parry
Arden International
Aleksander Bosak, Kevin Ceccon, tba
Trident
Luca Ghiotto, Artur Janosz, tba
Campos Racing
Alex Palou, Zaid Ashkanani, tba
Yet to announce any drivers: Jenzer Motorsport + one further team tba
* Not officially announced
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