He will continue racing the Formula Renault 2.0 in the NEC series, while also competing in the entire Formula Renault Eurocup. Prior to this, the teenager from Mumbai will participate in the Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand next month.
Jehan made the step up from karting to cars earlier this year and impressed at his debut event, by winning the best rookie trophy. He soon went on to earn podiums, fastest laps and pole positions as well.
Importantly, current Formula Renault 2.0 champions - Josef Kaufmann Racing have signed on Jehan to race for them in the Formula Renault 2.0 in Europe. The illustrious team has propelled the careers of numerous F1 drivers the notable ones being - Gerhard Berger and current Sahara Force India driver - Nico Hulkenberg.
]"We were very impressed with Jehan's performance this year. We arranged for a test with him and we were really happy with how we worked together. We are confident that we will be running up front in 2016," said Josef Kaufmann, boss and owner of Jehan's new team.
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