So, who is sim-racer turned F2 driver Cem Bolukbasi?

The lines between reality and simulation are blurring more and more as we tick off the years in this 21st century, and one field where this is becoming more obvious is motorsport. With the news that 23-year-old Turkish sim racing-turned-real racing star Cem Bölükbasi will be of Charouz Racing System’s FIA Formula 2 drivers for 2022, it’s clearly laying down the marker that being fast … Continue reading So, who is sim-racer turned F2 driver Cem Bolukbasi?

Here’s how the Red Bull Junior Team did in 2021

With hundreds of drivers competing in feeder series all over the world, your chances of getting to Formula 1 are slim. If you manage to join the academy of a Formula 1 team though, they increase tenfold. That is, if you perform. In this series we take a look at how the members of F1 academies have performed in 2021. Today: the Red Bull Junior … Continue reading Here’s how the Red Bull Junior Team did in 2021

Here’s how the Ferrari Driver Academy did in 2021

With hundreds of drivers competing in feeder series all over the world, your chances of getting to Formula 1 are slim. If you manage to join the academy of a Formula 1 team though, they increase tenfold. That is, if you perform. In this series we take a look at how the members of F1 academies have performed in 2021. Today: the Ferrari Driver Academy. … Continue reading Here’s how the Ferrari Driver Academy did in 2021

Here’s how the Alpine Academy did in 2021

With hundreds of drivers competing in feeder series all over the world, your chances of getting to Formula 1 are slim. If you manage to join the academy of a Formula 1 team though, they increase tenfold. That is, if you perform. In this series we take a look at how the members of F1 academies have performed in 2021. Today: the Alpine Academy. By … Continue reading Here’s how the Alpine Academy did in 2021

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Here’s how the Sauber Academy did in 2021

With hundreds of drivers competing in feeder series all over the world, your chances of getting to Formula 1 are slim. If you manage to join the academy of a Formula 1 team though, they increase tenfold. That is, if you perform. In this series we take a look at how the members of F1 academies have performed in 2021. Today: the Sauber Academy. By … Continue reading Here’s how the Sauber Academy did in 2021

Here is how the Williams Driver Academy did in 2021

With hundreds of drivers competing in feeder series all over the world, your chances of getting to Formula 1 are slim. If you manage to join the academy of a Formula 1 team though, they increase tenfold. That is, if you perform. In this series we take a look at how the members of F1 academies have performed in 2021. Today: the Williams Driver Academy. … Continue reading Here is how the Williams Driver Academy did in 2021

Hall Of Fame: 2021 feeder series champions

2021 was another crazy year in racing with COVID still having an effect on most series. A huge thank you to all the organisers that helped keep all these series on track. Let’s go through the champions of 2021 and what’s next for them. By Charlie Parker Formula 2: Oscar Piastri There aren’t enough adjectives to describe this Australian. After winning F3 as a rookie, … Continue reading Hall Of Fame: 2021 feeder series champions

Daruvala wants to win the Championship in 2022: ‘I’ll definitely drive in F2 next year’

The first race of the final round of Formula 2 saw Carlin driver Jehan Daruvala hold off UNI-Virtuosi’s Felipe Drugovich to convert a reserve-grid pole and secure his second victory of the season. The Indian led from lights-to-flag, defending in wheel-to-wheel battles with Drugovich that lasted multiple corners while also superbly managing his tyres.  By Tyler Foster Drugovich started third but quickly passed Daruvala’s Carlin … Continue reading Daruvala wants to win the Championship in 2022: ‘I’ll definitely drive in F2 next year’

Drugovich looking for revenge in 2022: ‘I will be in F2’

The Formula 2 season concludes with an exciting race in which Oscar Piastri converted his pole to get his fourth consecutive Feature Race win. His rival and fellow Alpine Academy driver Guanyu Zhou finished second. Zhou’s UNI-Virtuosi teammate Felipe Drugovich was on the final step of the podium thanks to a strong performance on the alternate strategy.  By Tyler Foster Piastri and Zhou were front-runners … Continue reading Drugovich looking for revenge in 2022: ‘I will be in F2’

Zhou speaks about his contact with Alfa Romeo for F1: ‘It’s very limited’

With the final weekend of the Formula 2 season underway, Guanyu Zhou will be looking to end his feeder series career on a high note. The Chinese driver will be graduating to Formula 1 next year with Alfa Romeo, partnering current Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas. By Tyler Foster “I think from my side I do like to enjoy my last weekend here in Formula 2. … Continue reading Zhou speaks about his contact with Alfa Romeo for F1: ‘It’s very limited’

The three F2 title candidates on their season: ‘This has been my best year in racing’

This year’s Formula 2 season has lasted as longer than ever; starting in late March (Bahrain), it finishes this weekend in Abu Dhabi only a stone’s throw away from where the first round was held. Over the seven rounds so far, we have had ten different winners and four pole-sitters. By Tyler Foster With three races remaining, Prema have already sealed the Teams’ Championship and … Continue reading The three F2 title candidates on their season: ‘This has been my best year in racing’

Piastri talks wins, Prema championship and title: ‘Not done until it’s mathematically impossible’

With the whole weekend building up to Sunday’s Feature Race, it was certainly a disappointing afternoon if you are an F2 fan. After a delayed start due to ongoing track repairs, the race start saw a huge crash between Théo Pourchaire and Enzo Fittipaldi which left both of the drivers hospitalised. From there, the race was red flagged and subsequently restarted, however a second red … Continue reading Piastri talks wins, Prema championship and title: ‘Not done until it’s mathematically impossible’