Hegewald latest to return to F2

The German, who raced in GP3 last season, follows the example of Alex Brundle and Mirko Bortolotti by rejoining F2 for 2011.

"I had a good time in F2, so I am happy to come back," said Hegewald. "I know all the people here already so it's like coming back home.

"My last season was not very successful so I hope to live up to my success which I had in my F2 year.

"I was asked quite often to come back and for me it was the best solution. I know the car, the tracks and all the environment. The car is fast and the budget is still affordable. All the people who work for F2 are very nice and friendly so it's always a nice atmosphere."

Hegewald was sixth in F2 in 2009, utterly dominating the Spa weekend, but was only 22nd in GP3 with the Mucke team, with two top-six finishes at Silverstone among the only highlights.

F2 boss Jonathan Palmer believes his series will give the 21-year-old a better opportunity to shine.

"Tobias produced some outstanding performances in our first season of F2, particularly at Spa where he drove quite brilliantly to dominate a really impressive field of drivers," said Palmer.

"He will undoubtedly demonstrate his talent again in the equal environment of F2, and I expect him to be a championship contender from the outset."