Artem Markelov

Artem Valeryevich Markelov (born 10th September, 1994 in Moscow) is a Russian Formula One driver racing for Aeroflot BR Mansell Engineering.

Formula One

2018-: Mansell

Markelov made his Formula One debut with Aeroflot Mansell Engineering in 2018, driving alongside Bradley Dagnall. Markelov outperformed his British teammate and finished the season in 20th place - his best result being a seventh place in the Russian Grand Prix. This result was very well received in his home country and saw the team and driver receive a groundswell of support from both the Russian public and industry.

Markelov remained with the team in 2019 - this time with fellow Russian driver Sergey Sirotkin as his teammate. Markelov was once again better than his teammate, finishing in eighteenth place with a best finish of sixth in the Finnish Grand Prix.

Mansell had re-registered itself as a Russian team ahead of the 2020 season and for the first time their car was a real contender for podiums and wins. Markelov took his maiden podium in Argentina with a third place - which he'd follow up three races later with a maiden win in the Turkish Grand Prix. This would be his only win of the season however he'd get one more third place finish in Finland.