Sergey Afanasyev (racing driver)

Updated on Nov 09, 2023

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Nationality Russian Wins 1 Starts 8 Role Racing driver		Car no. 2 Name Sergey (racing Debut season 2013 Poles 0

Born 25 March 1988 (age 36) Moscow Russia ( 1988-03-25 )
Current team Charouz Racing System

Sergey Andreyevich Afanasyev (Russian: Серге́й Андре́евич Афана́сьев; [sʲɪrˈɡʲej ɐndˈrʲeɪvʲɪtɕ ɐfɐˈnasʲjɪf], born 25 March 1988) is a Russian racing driver, holder of honour "Master of sports of Russia".

Early career & Formula Renault

Born in Moscow, Afanasyev began his racing career in 2003 in the Formula RUS. That year saw him take three wins in this series and he took championship title. He also took part in eight Formula Renault Monza races for BVM Minardi Junior Team, finishing the year in 13th place.

The following year, Afanasyev took part in a full Formula Renault 2.0 Germany season, driving with Lukoil Racing team. He finished tenth overall in that year. He also contested thirteen races of the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, hugely crashed at Bilbao and taking a best race result of fourth at Oschersleben to finish twenty-fourth in the standings.

In 2006 Afanasiev moved up to new Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup championship for Lukoil Racing team. He finished eighth overall in that year. He also contested ten races of the Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse championship and finishing as runner-up.

Formula 3 Euro Series

In 2007 Afanasyev made his debut in Formula 3 Euro Series for HBR Motorsport team. He failed to score a championship point. Also he contested in Masters of Formula 3 at Zolder, but he did not qualify and missed the race.

International Formula Master

Afanasyev took part in International Formula Master for two years with JD Motorsport team. In first season he won one race and finished eighth overall. He also contested in six Formula Renault 3.5 Series races for the KTR team and failed to score a championship point.

Afanasyev remained in the series for 2009 season and improved to second place overall.

FIA Formula Two Championship

In 2010 Afanasyev graduated to Formula Two, finishing 3rd in the standings with four podium finishes.

Auto GP

Afanasyev switched to Auto GP for 2011, joining team champions DAMS. He was the only who scored three wins, but due to problems with British visa he missed Donington round and finished the season just on third place.

FIA GT1 World Championship

In 2012 Afanasyev and his main sponsor Lukoil decide to leave open-wheels and join FIA GT1 World Championship with Valmon Racing Team Russia. He will be joined by Andreas Zuber.