Ari Soilu

**Ari Soilu** is a Finnish driver racing 2021 ACOC F2 Season for Campos Racing. He is also 2019 ACOC Formula E Season champion.

## Racing Career

### F1 Post-Season testing (2017)

Ari in 2017 had the opportunity to test the Force India team's VJM10 car in the ACOC 2017 Post-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit with a time of 1:36:722 which gave him the 7th position.

### ACOC IndyCar Series (2018)

In 2018, Soilu joined Harding Racing, in the 2018 ACOC IndyCar Series. He managed to score his first points in Round 4 at the Indycar Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. However, it was at the Firestone Michigan 400 where Soila really made his mark. After an early end to qualifying caused by a 3-car accident that triggered a red flag, Ari qualified in 2nd place. He spent the race battling Emil Nilsson for the win, but unfortunately for the Finn he had to settle for 2nd position after a fierce battle. The driver finished the season in 19th place with 27 points.

### ACOC Formula E Season (2019)

For 2019, Ari has decided to compete in the ACOC Formula E Season with the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team. Soila quickly adapted to the electric race car and the unique challenges of the series, showcasing his skills as a driver. Throughout the season, Soila consistently performed at a high level, displaying a combination of speed, consistency, and strategic thinking that allowed him to stay in contention for the championship title. The Nürnberg ePrix I race was one of the most challenging of the 2019 ACOC Formula E Season, with heavy rain and difficult track conditions. Soila started the race from 5th position on the grid, but he quickly began to make his way through the field, taking advantage of his experience and skill in wet conditions. Despite the challenging conditions, Soila managed to stay focused and composed, driving flawlessly throughout the race. He was able to overtake his rivals and take the lead, holding off his competitors and crossing the finish line in first place. This race was so important for the Finnish that it gave him the lead before the penultimate round of the season. With his fifth-place finish in Race 2 of the NÜRNBERG E-PRIX, Ari became the Formula E world champion after his rival and teammate Tobias Schwulenberg only finished 16th. The struggle between the two, however, did not prevent the Porsche team from winning the constructors' championship.

### ACOC F2 Season

#### 2020

After a successful season in Formul E, Ari decided to seek success in ACOC Formula 2 with the Campos Racing team and became a reserve driver in ACOC F1 for Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen. The season wasn't as successful as the previous one for the Finn, scoring just 28 points which gave him 18th place in the drivers' standings. The only positive for Soil this season was 2nd place during the Tuscany GP.

#### 2021

Despite the difficulties in 2020, Ari Soilu extended his contract with Campos Racing for 2021. During the challenging season, Ari managed to secure points in only three out of the 12 rounds. However, he showcased his potential by finishing first in the GP Brazil, which was a remarkable achievement. By the end of the season, Ari had accumulated a total of 40 points, securing him the 16th place in the overall standings. He also became a reserve driver in F1 for Williams Racing.