FIA Formula 2

One rung below F1 — spec Dallara chassis and 3.4 L V6 engine on F1 support-race weekends.

👥1 per team🌤outdoor
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What is FIA Formula 2?

The FIA Formula 2 Championship is the direct feeder to F1, contested on F1 support-race weekends with a spec Dallara F2 chassis and 3.4 L V6 Mecachrome engine. Each round has a sprint race and a feature race; series champions typically graduate to F1 within a season or two.

Quick facts

Category

Motor Sports

Type

Individual

Players

1 per team

Where played

outdoor

Country of origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Estimated origin

Historical F2 category; current championship rebranded from GP2 in 2017

Olympic

No

Popularity

major

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified