Oleksandr Bondarev
Formula Regional European Championship | #11
Nationality Ukrainian
Date Of Birth 27/04/2009
Oleksandr began his racing career in karting at the age of five, quickly rising through the ranks and claiming major titles across Europe. After winning the Ukrainian Karting Championship at seven, he went on to secure the WSK Super Master Series (OKJ) title in 2022 and the FIA Karting European Championship (OKJ) in 2023, the year he also joined the Williams F1 Team Driver Academy. He added the WSK Champions Cup (OK) to his record in 2024.
Oleksandr made his single-seater debut in 2024 in Italian F4, before stepping up to a full season the following year. In 2025, he claimed his first Italian F4 victory at Imola and won the E4 Championship Rookie title. His progression continued in 2026 when he became the first Ukrainian driver to win the UAE4 Series.
Oleksandr joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship, making his debut at Imola before concluding the season at Hockenheim. The final rounds provided him with valuable experience at the Formula Regional level as he continued his development within the Williams F1 Team Driver Academy.
Oleksandr is regarded as one of the most promising young drivers in European junior single-seaters, combining his true pace with maturity, discipline and a strong work ethic.
Highlights
- 2022 - WSK Super Master Series Champion (OKJ)
- 2023 - FIA Karting European Champion (OKJ) & joins Williams F1 Team Driver Academy
- 2024 - WSK Champions Cup Winner (OK)
- 2025 - Italian F4 race winner at Imola & E4 Championship Rookie Champion
- 2026 - UAE4 Series Champion & stepping up to FREC with VAR