2018 Formula 2 Championship
The 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship is planned to be the second season of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, a motor racing championship for Formula 2 cars that is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). It is an open-wheel racing category that serves as the second tier of formula racing in the FIA Global Pathway. The category is scheduled to be run in support of the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship, and is open to teams and drivers competing in cars complying with Formula 2 regulations.[1]
Regulation changes
Technical changes
- The 2018 is scheduled to see the introduction an all-new chassis and engine package.[2] The GP2/11 chassis will be replaced by the F2/18.[3] It will be powered by a 3.4 L (207 cu in) V6 turbocharged direct-injected engine developed by Mecachrome, replacing the aging Mecachrome 4.0 L (244 cu in) V8 naturally-aspirated engine which had been used since the inaugural season of GP2 Series.[4]
References
- ^ Howard, Tom (10 March 2017). "GP2 Series renamed FIA Formula 2". speedcafe.com. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ Khorounzhiy, Valentin (16 December 2016). "GP2 aiming for V6 switch, but not wider tyres for 2018 car". Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ Kalinauckas, Alex (20 July 2017). "Further details of next-generation F2 car revealed". Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^ Noble, Jonathan (24 November 2015). "Exclusive: Mecachrome applies for Formula 1 engine tender". Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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