Sean Gelael | |
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Nationality | Indonesian |
Born |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
1 November 1996
FIA Formula 2 Championship career | |
Debut season | 2017 |
Current team | Pertamina Arden |
Car no. | 21 |
Previous series | |
2015-16 2015 2013–2014 2013–2014 2012 2012 |
GP2 Series Formula Renault 3.5 Series FIA European Formula 3 British Formula 3 Formula Pilota China Formula Abarth |
Sean Gelael (born November 1, 1996) is an Indonesian racing driver. He will drive for Pertamina Arden Motorsport in the 2017 FIA Formula 2 Championship.
He won third place in Asian Karting Open Championship – Formula 125 Senior Open 2011.
Sean began his car racing career in his native continent, competing in the Formula Pilota China in 2012. He finished his debut season fourth in the overall standings and second in the "Best Asian Trophy" standings. Sean raced for the BVM team in the last round of the 2012 Formula Abarth season at Monza.
In 2013, he participated in the 2013 FIA European Formula 3 Championship season, joining the Double R Racing team. In 2014, he signed with Carlin to compete in the 2014 FIA European Formula 3 Championship season. He scored his first ever point in the championship on 10 May 2014 finishing 10th gaining 1 point in Pau Grand Prix. He finished the 2014 FIA European Formula 3 Championship season in 18th position with 25 points.
He also competed in the 2013 British Formula 3 season alongside Antonio Giovinazzi. He claimed his first podium in F3 at Silverstone by finishing 3rd in the second race. He finished eight in the final overall standing.
He made his debut in the 2013 Masters of Formula 3 on 7 July 2013, but was forced to retire.