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Italian Antonio Giovinazzi will remain with Carlin for an attack on the Formula 3 European Championship title in 2015.

The 21-year-old won two races last season on his way to sixth in the standings, and is likely to be the highest-placed driver from 2014 returning this year.

Giovinazzi initially looked set to join Jagonya Ayam stablemates Sean Gelael and Tom Dillmann in Formula Renault 3.5, albeit driving for a different team, before the decision was made to return to F3.

Although he tested FR3.5 cars last autumn, Giovinazzi returned to Carlin's F3 line-up during the pre-Christmas Valencia test, setting the fastest time on both of the days on which he drove.

"I go into 2015 with the championship definitely the aim, and it's great to have the same team around me to do that," he said.

Team boss Trevor Carlin added: "Antonio should be seen as a real contender this season.

"He really matured as a driver last year and overcame some issues to finish the season on a high."