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Bruno Michel praises Kimi Antonelli's F2 journey, recalling defining wins and pressure before his historic 2026 F1 title triumph.
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“You don’t see a driver like this often”: F2 CEO Bruno Michel praises 2026 F1 Champion Antonelli

Karishma Persad013 mins

FIA Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has praised Kimi Antonelli’s exceptional talent, mental strength and rapid development following the Italian’s historic triumph in the 2026 F1 World Championship. Having watched Antonelli navigate an unconventional route through the junior categories, Michel believes the Mercedes driver’s success highlights the qualities that distinguished him long before he reached…

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Newly crowned F1 World Champion Antonelli reflects on his F2 season, sharing key lessons, favourite memories and advice for future drivers.
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Newly crowned F1 World Champion Antonelli on the biggest lessons he learned from racing in F2

Mira Recalde05 mins

Newly crowned F1 World Champion Kimi Antonelli recently reflected on his time competing in Formula 2, discussing the lessons he learned throughout his sole season in the championship, the challenges he faced and some of his favourite memories from the series. After winning five championships over the course of three years across various junior single-seater…

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Exclusive: Trident’s charge as Formula 3 success begins to show in Formula 2

Jacob Awcock07 mins

Trident has rapidly become a name synonymous with junior single-seaters, most notably Formula 2 and Formula 3. Now with a formidable line-up in both F2 and F3, the Italian team are eyeing up championship glory in 2026. Formula 3 continues to provide the goods for Trident FIA Formula 3 has long been the series that…

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Alpine-backed Alex Dunne discusses his future with the team and more.
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Dunne admits F1 seat chances with Alpine are “frustrating” but refuses to give up on dream amid uncertain future

Yi Xing Lim05 mins

While Alpine-backed Alex Dunne’s future remains uncertain, the Irishman enjoyed an impressive weekend in Baku, closing the points gap to Rafael Câmara and Nikola Tsolov, who sit ahead of him in the championship standings. After finishing fifth in the Drivers’ Standings during his rookie season, the 20 year-old returned to the championship with a clear…

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Tsolov Minì Slater F1 FP1 2026 Mexico City GP debut
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Tsolov, Minì, and Slater reflect on their first F1 FP1 outings at the 2026 Mexico City GP

Antonina Jaromin08 mins

Among the 10 rookies who took part in FP1 at the 2026 Mexico City GP, Nikola Tsolov, Gabriele Minì, and Freddie Slater reached an important milestone by making their first official F1 weekend appearance. Driving for Racing Bulls, Alpine, and Audi, respectively, the trio had contrasting experiences, with Tsolov finishing P12, Minì P14, and Slater…

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LN4 Fusion secures a 2027 FIA F2 place, completing Lando Norris' junior racing pathway as the championship retains 22 cars.
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LN4 Fusion replaces AIX Racing as F2 confirms teams for 2027–2029

Karishma Persad09 mins

Lando Norris-backed LN4 Fusion has secured a place on the FIA F2 grid for the 2027–2029 seasons, marking another major milestone in the organisation’s ambitious expansion across junior single-seater racing. The newly established team will replace AIX Racing, while ten existing competitors will retain their places as the championship maintains its 22-car grid. The confirmation…

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Joshua Dürksen reflects on his Formula E rookie test, highlighting learning, adaptability, and its value for his F2 development.
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Joshua Dürksen maximises Formula E opportunity to strengthen racing future in F2 and beyond

Karishma Persad04 mins

In modern motorsport, adaptability often separates good drivers from great ones. As racing series evolve and technology becomes increasingly complex, young talents must seize every opportunity to expand their skill sets. For Joshua Dürksen, currently racing in F2 with Invicta Racing, his recent outing in a Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid offered exactly that:…

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Leclerc 2017 Formula 2 champion
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Leclerc recalls his favourite moments from his 2017 F2 title-winning season

Antonina Jaromin04 mins

As FIA Formula 2 [F2] celebrates its tenth season, Charles Leclerc has reflected on his dominant 2017 campaign and the experiences that helped shape his journey to Formula 1. Driving for PREMA Powerteam, now known as PREMA Racing, Leclerc claimed the inaugural F2 title with 249 points, finishing 72 points clear of runner-up Artem Markelov….

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Leonardo Fornaroli joins McLaren's 2027 WEC Hypercar team alongside Jensen, Vanthoor and Lynn while retaining his F1 reserve role.
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McLaren confirms 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli for 2027 WEC Hypercar debut

Karishma Persad08 mins

McLaren Racing has confirmed that reigning FIA Formula 2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli will join its Hypercar programme for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The 21-year-old Italian will make his endurance racing debut with the British manufacturer while continuing his role as a Formula 1 reserve driver. Fornaroli becomes the fourth driver confirmed for…

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