Joel Granfors (born 24 June 2005), is a

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racing driver currently competing in the

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with

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Career

Karting

Granfors began karting in 2013, in Sweden. Highlights of his 7 year karting career include winning the 2017 MKR Series Sweden in the Junior 60 category, the 2018 SverigeCupen in the OK Junior category, and finishing 6th in the OK Junior category of the 2018 Swedish Karting Championship. He competed in the

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in 2019.

Aquila Synergy Cup Sweden

Granfors made his car racing debut in the 2019 Aquila Synergy Cup Sweden, where he finished 5th in the standings with 5 wins and 8 podiums. He continued in the championship in 2020, racing with his family team Granforce Racing alongside his younger brother Linus. With 9 wins and 11 podiums, he won the title.

Formula Nordic

Granfors competed in the 2020 Formula Nordic Championship with his family team Granforce Racing, where he won the title with 8 wins and 9 podiums.

Aquila Formula 1000

Granfors competed in the round of the 2021 Aquila Formula 1000 Championship, driving for Granforce Racing alongside his father Joakim and his brother Linus.

F4 British Championship

Granfors competed in the 2021 F4 British Championship with

. He finished 4th in the standings with 1 win.

GB3 Championship

Granfors moved to the

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, continuing with

. He took his maiden victory in the championship in the second round at the

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FIA Formula 3

In September 2022, Granfors took part in

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post-season testing at

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, taking part in all three days of the test with the Carlin team.

Personal life

Joel’s younger brother Linus, is also a racing driver, as well as his father Joakim, who also manages the family team, Granforce Racing.

Karting record

Karting career summary

Racing record

Racing career summary

* Season still in progress.

Complete F4 British Championship results

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete GB3 Championship results

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Granfors, Joel 2005 births Living people People from Eskilstuna Swedish racing drivers British F4 Championship drivers BRDC British Formula 3 Championship drivers Sportspeople from Södermanland County Fortec Motorsport drivers