Ivan Samarin (racing driver)

Ivan Alekseyevich Samarin (Russian: Ива́н Алексе́евич Сама́рин, IPA: [ɪˈvan ɐlʲɪˈksʲejɪvʲɪtɕ sɐˈmarʲɪn], born 7 September 1988 in Moscow) is a Russian racing driver, holder of the honour of "Master of sports of Russia".

He began his formula racing career in the 2004 Formula RUS season, finishing fourth overall in the championship standings.

The Russian driver took four race victories in 2006, en route to the championship.

He missed the entire 2009 season due to sponsorship problems.

[1] Samarin stepped up to the FIA Formula Two Championship in 2010.

Samarin driving Fotmula 3 ArtTech F24 car at Moscow City Racing 2008 show
Samarin at the Oschersleben round of the 2010 FIA Formula Two Championship season .