Next-gen car for F2: closer to F1, safer, more sustainable
Formula 2 introduced its new vehicle, which will be used in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Powered by a 3.4-liter turbocharged Mecachrome engine, the vehicle will comply with the FIA's 2024 safety specifications. It has also been designed to accommodate a wider range of drivers and increase diversity.
The first vehicle will be delivered to the teams before Christmas, and the second vehicle will be delivered towards the middle of January.
“Our new F2 car is a strong, tough and safe car that will prepare young drivers for F2, delivering great racing and lots of overtaking opportunities as fans have come to expect from F1,” said Bruno Michel, F2 CEO. said.
Robert Reid, FIA sporting vice president, said: "The launch of the next-generation F2 car marks the start of an exciting new era for the championship." used his statements.
The vehicle will continue to run on Aramco's 2024% bio-sourced sustainable fuel in 55, but will also be able to adapt to Aramco's synthetic sustainable fuel, which will be launched in 2025.
The lifespan of F2 vehicles is normally three years, but the current vehicle's lifespan has been extended to six years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Formula 3 will switch to new vehicles next season, and these vehicles will be used for six years.
