On Tuesday Formula 1 still hoped the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix might go ahead. But by Wednesday it was clear the severe flooding meant it had to be called off.
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Formula 2 is considered the foremost single-seater feeder series to Formula 1.
F2 has existed in three different guises over the years. Until 1984 the championship was an open series for manufacturers of different chassis, engines and tyres. However that championship was phased out and replaced by Formula 3000.
F2 was later revived as a one-make series between 2009. However the series failed to attain the prominence of GP2, which had replaced F3000 and raced almost exclusively on the F1 support bill. The new F2 lasted just four seasons.
In 2016 Liberty Media took over the running of F1 and purchased GP2, then rebranded it as Formula 2 in 2017.
Formula 1 drivers and teams back decision to call off Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
2023 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers and teams have voiced their support after the series took the rare step of cancelling this weekend’s round of the world championship.
F1 cancels the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix due to flooding in Imola
2023 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola this weekend has been called off due to flooding of the venue and the local area.
Bearman completes domination of F2’s Baku weekend with second victory
Formula 2
Posted onFerrari junior driver Oliver Bearman completed a dominant weekend in Azerbaijan with victory in the Formula 2 feature race.
Bearman leads Prema one-two after double crash eliminates race leaders
Formula 2
Posted onOliver Bearman scored a stunning win from ninth on the grid in the Formula 2 Azerbaijan after the two race leaders crashed out following a late Safety Car restart.
Iwasa resists Pourchaire as collision under Safety Car decides third place
Formula 2
Posted onAyumu Iwasa converted pole into victory in a dramatic Formula 2 feature race in Melbourne to take the championship lead after six rounds.
Hauger holds nerve in tricky conditions to convert pole to sprint race win
Formula 2
Posted onDennis Hauger survived a late restart and kept his cool to convert reverse grid pole into sprint race victory at Albert Park ahead of Jak Crawford.
Vesti storms to win as Martins spins victory chance away
Formula 2
Posted onFrederik Vesti became the fourth different winner of the first four Formula 2 races, climbing to victory from sixth on the grid in Jeddah.
Pourchaire given five-place grid penalty for collision with Bearman
Formula 2
Posted onTheo Pourchaire has been given a five-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Formula 2 feature race in Jeddah for crashing into Oliver Bearman in the sprint event.
Iwasa hangs on for sprint race win after Pourchaire crashes into Bearman
Formula 2
Posted onAyumu Iwasa won a closely-fought Formula 2 sprint race in Saudi Arabia ahead of Victor Martins, who climbed through the field from 10th.
Pourchaire claims dominant win after first-lap crash eliminates rivals
Formula 2
Posted onThéo Pourchaire comfortably won the Formula 2 feature race in Bahrain to lead the championship after the season’s opening weekend.
Boschung takes first F2 win as Hauger beats Martins in scrap for second
Formula 2
Posted onRalph Boschung won the Formula 2 sprint race in Bahrain, taking his first victory in seven years, while a thrilling battle unfolded behind him.
RaceFans’ guide to the 2023 Formula 2 grid
Formula 2
Posted onThere’s 22 drivers and 11 teams on the 2023 F2 grid, and no rule changes suggests a similar order to 2022. But could someone spring a surprise?
“We have to deliver this year”: Why 2023 will be crucial for Pourchaire’s F1 hopes
Formula 2
Posted onART Formula 2 team principal Sebastien Philippe believes last year’s runner-up Theo Pourchaire has it in him to prove he is ready for promotion to Formula 1.
Alpine expand junior F1 driver academy to eight members for 2023
Formula 2
Posted onThe Alpine Academy has expanded to eight drivers for 2023 including Nikola Tsolov, who is managed by the team’s former driver Fernando Alonso.
The F1 hopefuls who need to have a stand-out 2023 season
Formula 2
Posted onWith all 22 drivers in place for the new Formula 2 season, which are most in need of a major result in 2023 to keep their Formula 1 dreams alive?
De Vries admits he didn’t always cope with pressure during his long journey to F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries admits he struggled to cope with the pressure at times on his way to F1 and was “too scared” to face one team after a crash.
Carlin becomes Rodin Carlin as manufacturer buys into F2 and F3 team
Formula 2
Posted onLeading junior single-seater team Carlin has attracted investment from New Zealand-based manufacturer Rodin Cars and has rebranded as Rodin Carlin.
Daruvala completes 2023 F2 grid by joining champions MP
Formula 2
Posted onJehan Daruvala will join his 2022 Prema team mate Dennis Hauger at reigning Formula 2 champions MP Motorsport this year, claiming the final place on the grid.
One seat left on 2023 F2 grid as ART promote F3 champion Martins
Formula 2
Posted onFIA Formula 3 champion Victor Martins will join Theo Pourchaire at ART for his first season in Formula 2, the team has confirmed.