Maranello, 17 February – The Ferrari Driver Academy students, Raffaele Marciello and Brandon Maisano will drive the 2012 season for the Prema Powerteam.

After an excellent 2011 in the Italian F3 series, in which he came third, Marciello will continue in the Angelo Rosin run squad, competing in the F3 Euro Series and the non-championship race at Pau.

“I am very happy to be driving for the Prema team in the European series,” commented Raffaele. “This will be a very important season for my career, because it will allow me to race in an extremely competitive series, in which I will be giving my all to pay back the faith shown in me. I wish to thank the Ferrari Driver Academy and the team for having given me this opportunity.” Also on the books of Rosin’s team, another Ferrari Academy youngster, Brandon Maisano, who will be driving in the Italian F3 championship. The Frenchman will be taking his second Italian series, having come fourth on his debut in the series in 2011.

“I am very proud to be able to race for Prema in my second season of Italian F3,” said Brandon. “After my rookie year, I want to try and do well right from the start, to get some serious result in this junior category. I am sure that with Prema, I will be able to grow and I will be putting everything into helping the team achieve its goals. Thanks also to the Ferrari Driver Academy who have supported my training as a driver.”