Force India protege Jehan Daruvala will stay with Carlin for a second season in the Formula 3 European Championship in 2018.

Daruvala finished sixth in the series in his rookie campaign after stepping up from Formula Renault, taking a victory at the Norisiring

“It has been a fantastic year racing with Carlin,” he said.

“Everyone in the team is very committed to achieving the best possible results. I am happy to be working with them once again and look forward to a successful year.”

Daruvala joins Devlin DeFrancesco as a confirmed member of Carlin’s 2018 line-up.

Ferdinand Habsburg is also expected to continue with the team, as is Formula Renault Eurocup champion Sacha Fenestraz after he raced for Carlin in Macau.

“It?s great news that Jehan remains for us in FIA Formula 3 next season,” said team boss Trevor Carlin.

“He?s been a fantastic addition to the team this year and his results as a rookie have been impressive.

“He?s already a race winner in the series and no doubt has the ability to add more wins and pole positions to his achievements over the course of 2018.”