Confirmed
Formula 2 unveils new car for 2027 season
Formula 2 reveals its fifth car model since 2017, featuring an updated design and sustainable fuel for 2027.
Formula 2 has officially revealed the car model destined for use in the 2027 season. This marks the fifth distinct car type for the championship since its 2017 inception. The unveiling took place in early August 2026. The new car will retain the current chassis but incorporate revised front and rear wings. These aerodynamic components are designed to closely mirror the structures found on contemporary Formula 1 cars. The primary objective is to enhance competitive racing while managing operational costs. Crash.net reported these details.
Technical Specifications and Design Philosophy
The 2027 Formula 2 car will continue to utilize a 3.4-litre turbocharged Mecachrome engine. This engine will operate on advanced sustainable fuel, supplied by Aramco, a practice the championship adopted in 2025. A new on-board starter will be included. This feature is intended to simplify operations for teams and enable drivers to restart their cars after incidents like spins or stalls on track. According to F2 CEO Bruno Michel, the design goal was to maintain the series' role in preparing drivers for F1 while controlling expenses. He stated the choice was made to use the existing chassis with modifications to the wings, bringing the car's appearance closer to an F1 machine. Crash.net cited Michel regarding these points.
Continuity and Driver Development
F2 CEO Bruno Michel emphasized the car's role as a driver development tool. He highlighted ongoing collaborations with Aramco and Pirelli concerning driver preparation and sustainability initiatives. The previous F2 2024 chassis was launched during Formula 1's ground-effect era. Despite questions about its relevance to modern F1 cars, the championship has consistently produced F1-ready talent. Drivers such as Oliver Bearman, Franco Colapinto, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar, Kimi Antonelli, and Arvid Lindblad have graduated from the series in recent years. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, as reported by Crash.net, described Formula 2 as the “ultimate proving ground” for the next generation of Formula 1 drivers.
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