AtaraxiaWelcome to Formula 2, one of the most difficult types of racing in the world. 22 drivers compete every year in a single-seater with one goal: to be the best and secure a spot in Formula 1. For the newcomers, we’ve decided to help a little; here’s the ultimate guide to Formula 2.
Teams and Drivers
11 teams and 22 drivers compete each year. Among the 22 drivers, some will undoubtedly become Formula 1 drivers. To achieve this, they need to prove they are the best, and that’s exactly why Formula 2 exists. Oh, and here’s a fun fact: the minimum age in Formula 2 is 17 years old.
This year, you’ll find:
| Team : | Driver 1 : | Driver 2 : |
| Invicta Racing | Leonardo Fornaroli | Roman Stanek |
| Campos racing | Joseph Maria Marti | Arvid Lindblad |
| Mp Motorsport | Oliver Goethe | Richard Verschoor |
| Hitech TGR | Luke Browning | Dino Beganovic |
| Prema Racing | Sebastian Montoya | Gabriele Mini |
| Dams Lucas Oil | Jack Crawford | Rush Maini |
| Art Grand Prix | Victor Martins | Ritomo Miyata |
| Rodin Motorsport | Amaury Cordeel | Alexander Dunne |
| Aix Racing | Joshua Dürksen | Cain Shields |
| Trident | Sami Mequetounil | Max Esterson |
| Van Amersfoort Racing | John Bennet | Rafael Villagomez |
A Weekend in Formula 2
Formula 2 doesn’t have the same format as Formula 1. Unlike F1, in F2, every weekend follows the same format:
| Friday | Free Practice : 45 mins Qualification : 30 mins |
| Saturday | Sprint race |
| Sunday | Race |
Qualifying sessions in Formula 2 last around 30 minutes.
The starting grid for the Sunday race is determined by the qualifying times (the fastest gets pole, and so on). The sprint race, on the other hand, reverses the top 10 drivers to form its starting grid. Here’s the mains differences between a Race and a Sprint Race in F2 :
| Race | Sprint Race |
| About 170 km Or 60 mins | About 120 km or 45 mins |
| At least 1 pit stop | no Pit mandatory |
Points and Championship
Inaugurated in 2017, Formula 2 is the last step before Formula 1. All drivers race single-seaters and aim to prove their worth in every race. Points are awarded as follows:
| Final race Results | Points in a race | Points in a Sprint Race |
| 1 | 25 | 10 |
| 2 | 18 | 8 |
| 3 | 15 | 6 |
| 4 | 12 | 5 |
| 5 | 10 | 4 |
| 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | – |
| 10 | 1 | – |
| 11 | – | – |
| 12 | – | – |
| 13 | – | – |
| 14 | – | – |
| 15 | – | – |
| 16 | – | – |
| 17 | – | – |
| 18 | – | – |
| 19 | – | – |
| 20 | – | – |
| 21 | – | – |
| 22 | – | – |
In addition to the results from the various races, the driver who starts in pole position for the Sunday race gets an extra 2 points.
1 point is also awarded to the driver who achieves the fastest lap, provided they are in the top 10 (the points zone). If not, the point will go to the second-fastest driver within the points zone.
The Car and Its Specifications
The Formula 2 car is designed to be as close as possible to a Formula 1 car. Here’s a small view on the car :
| Dimensions: | Overall length : 5285 mm Overall Width : 1900 mm Overall height : 1097 mm Overall Weight : 795 kg ( driver on-board) |
| Engine | V6 – 3.4 litre single turbo charged mecachrome engigne |
| DRS | same as the F1 |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h : 2.90s |
| Acceleration | 0-200 km/h : 6.60s |
| Maximum speed | 335 km/h |
| Max. Braking deceleration | – 3.5g |
| Max. Lateral acceleration | +/- 3.9g |
| Safety | full FIA FA 2024 safety standards. |
Where to Watch Formula 2?
If you are in a country affiliated with F1 TV, go ahead and subscribe. Otherwise, here’s a list of channels where you might be able to watch Formula 2:
AMERICAS
Brazil – Radio e Televisao Bandeirantes Ltd – Bandsport
Canada – Bell (TSN)
Caribbean – Rush Sports
Latin America – ESPN
Mexico – FOX Sports Mexico
USA – ESPN
EUROPE
Austria – Servus TV
Belgium – Telenet
Czech Republic and Slovakia – Pragosport
Ex-Yugoslavia – AMI
France – Canal+
Germany – Sky Germany
Greece – Asset Ogilvy
Hungary – Ostermann Forma 1 KFT (Digi Sport 1)
Israel – Sport 5
Italy – Sky Italia SRL
Poland – Eleven Sports
Portugal – DAZN
Spain – DAZN
Turkey – BeIN Sport
United Kingdom – Sky UK
ASIA
Taiwan (Chinese) – Reddentes
India – FanCode
Japan – DAZN
Southeast Asia – beIN
AFRICA
Africa – Supersport
MENA – BeIN Sport
OCEANIA
Australia – Fox Sports Australia Pty Limited
New Zealand – Sky Sport NZ
