Shook off a difficult debut season in Formula 3 to win the title at a canter in his sophomore year. Led from start to finish with PREMA Racing, taking three pole positions and nine podiums, including four wins, from 20 races.
The Red Bull junior’s single-seater career began in 2018 on the back of a trophy-laden record in karting. Won Italian F4 and finished second in ADAC F4 in 2019, before making the step up to F3 in 2020. Driving for Hitech Grand Prix, Hauger took a maiden podium in Budapest, but ended his rookie season 17th with 14 points, before the switch to PREMA.
Secured promotion into F2 with PREMA, where he will be tasked with replacing 2021 champion Oscar Piastri.