Rupert Jack Svendsen-Cook (born 17 September 1990 in

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) is a British racing driver with

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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

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with Carlin for 2 more seasons in 2010 and 2011. British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2011 •

with Carlin. • 5th overall. 2 wins, 4 second places, 3 third places, 4 poles, 1 fastest lap. • Zandvoort F3 Masters finished 5th with 3rd fastest lap. • Tested GP2 for

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. • Awarded the Rising Star by the

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• Became brand ambassador for

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UK and

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British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2010 •

with Carlin. • Won in debut race weekend at

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followed by a further 3 podiums. He finished 7th overall.

Personal life

*Hobbies:

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training Training is teaching, or developing in oneself or others, any skills and knowledge or Physical fitness, fitness that relate to specific practicality, useful Competence (human resources), competencies. Training has specific goals of improving on ...

*Favourite driver:

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*Favourite circuit:

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Racing record

Career summary

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Svendsen-Cook, Rupert 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