Rupert Jack Svendsen-Cook (born 17 September 1990 in Ipswich) is a British racing driver with Norwegian family history.

Career

Following eight years in karting, Rupert's first step into car racing was the Formula BMW Europe series in 2008 with Räikkönen Robertson Racing and then again in 2009. He then graduated to the British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin for 2 more seasons in 2010 and 2011.

Rupert Svendsen-Cook

British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2011

• British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin.

Rupert Svendsen-Cook

• 5th overall. 2 wins, 4 second places, 3 third places, 4 poles, 1 fastest lap.

Rupert Svendsen-Cook

• Zandvoort F3 Masters finished 5th with 3rd fastest lap.

• Tested GP2 for Racing Engineering in Jerez.

• Awarded the Rising Star by the British Racing Drivers Club

• Became brand ambassador for Volkswagen UK and Bremont

British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2010

• British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin.

• Won in debut race weekend at Oulton Park followed by a further 3 podiums. He finished 7th overall.

Personal life

Hobbies: karting, cycling, training

Favourite driver: Ayrton Senna

Favourite circuit: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Racing record

Career summary

References

External links

1990 births

Living people

Sportspeople from Ipswich

English people of Norwegian descent

English racing drivers

Formula BMW UK drivers

Formula BMW Europe drivers

British Formula Three Championship drivers

Euroformula Open Championship drivers

MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship drivers

Carlin racing drivers

Double R Racing drivers

24H Series drivers

Lamborghini Super Trofeo drivers