Joshua Dürksen joined the Mercedes family as Development Driver at the start of the 2026 season.
The Paraguayan-German racing driver is competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and is set to race for Invicta Racing in 2026 – his third season in F2 season after two strong campaigns with AIX Racing.
Joshua Dürksen
Development Driver
2 Wins
Formula 2
1 Win
ADAC F4
5 Wins
Italian F4
5 Wins
F4 UAE
Joshua Dürksen
2026
With a reputation for strong racecraft, rapid development, and standout performances in a modest team, Dürksen is widely regarded as one of the most promising young drivers on the international single seater ladder.
Career History
2019
F4 UAE
P2
2020
ADAC F4
P6
2021
Italian F4
P6
2024
Formula 2
P10
2025
Formula 2
P9
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Career Overview
Joshua Dürksen
Dürksen rose through the junior single seater ranks with success across multiple categories, including race victories in F4 UAE, Italian F4, and ADAC F4, as well as podiums in Formula Regional competitions.
He made his FIA Formula 2 debut in 2024, earning four podiums and two wins in his rookie season, followed by a top 10 championship finish again in 2025.
A trailblazer for Paraguayan motorsport, he became the first Paraguayan driver in F2 and the first to win a race in the championship, securing a breakthrough victory in Baku in 2024.
To date he has two wins to his name, having also won the opening round of the season in Melbourne in 2025.