Among the 10 rookies who took part in FP1 at the 2026 Mexico City GP, Nikola Tsolov, Gabriele Minì, and Freddie Slater reached an important milestone by making their first official F1 weekend appearance. Driving for Racing Bulls, Alpine, and Audi, respectively, the trio had contrasting experiences, with Tsolov finishing P12, Minì P14, and Slater…
Lando Norris-backed LN4 Fusion has secured a place on the FIA F2 grid for the 2027–2029 seasons, marking another major milestone in the organisation’s ambitious expansion across junior single-seater racing. The newly established team will replace AIX Racing, while ten existing competitors will retain their places as the championship maintains its 22-car grid. The confirmation…
In modern motorsport, adaptability often separates good drivers from great ones. As racing series evolve and technology becomes increasingly complex, young talents must seize every opportunity to expand their skill sets. For Joshua Dürksen, currently racing in F2 with Invicta Racing, his recent outing in a Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid offered exactly that:…
As FIA Formula 2 [F2] celebrates its tenth season, Charles Leclerc has reflected on his dominant 2017 campaign and the experiences that helped shape his journey to Formula 1. Driving for PREMA Powerteam, now known as PREMA Racing, Leclerc claimed the inaugural F2 title with 249 points, finishing 72 points clear of runner-up Artem Markelov….
McLaren Racing has confirmed that reigning FIA Formula 2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli will join its Hypercar programme for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The 21-year-old Italian will make his endurance racing debut with the British manufacturer while continuing his role as a Formula 1 reserve driver. Fornaroli becomes the fourth driver confirmed for…
Laurens van Hoepen will join MP Motorsport for the 2027 FIA Formula 2 season, becoming the first driver confirmed in the Dutch team’s F2 line-up for next year. The 21-year-old will remain in F2 for a second full campaign after showing strong progress throughout his rookie season. With two rounds still remaining in 2026, Van…
Brando Badoer will continue his journey with Rodin Motorsport as he makes the step up to Formula 2 (F2) for his rookie campaign in 2027. The Italian remains with the British outfit after spending two seasons in Formula 3 (F3), having raced with PREMA Racing in 2025 before joining Rodin Motorsport this year. Badoer made…
Noah Strømsted will make the step up to Formula 2 (F2) with Invicta Racing for the 2027 season, joining 2026 F3 TRIDENT teammate Freddie Slater as the Danish driver prepares for his debut campaign in the championship. The 19 year-old makes the step up after spending two seasons in Formula 3 (F3) with TRIDENT, finishing…
The FIA Formula 2 Championship has unveiled its 2027 calendar, with Istanbul and Mexico City joining a 14-round schedule that stretches across Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas. The championship will begin in Sakhir from 12-14 March before concluding at Yas Island from 10-12 December. Montreal also retains its place following its unexpected introduction during…
FIA Formula 2 (F2) CEO Bruno Michel reflected on an action-packed weekend in Baku that brought a different format, major swings in the Drivers’ Championship and an increasingly close battle between the leading teams. With F2 the only support series competing at the Azerbaijan event, the Championship introduced an expanded schedule featuring two Qualifying sessions,…
